The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography

In this unconventional work, Jefferies idealizes the English countryside as a kind of utopia, expressing themes similar to the transcendentalist movement.

€4.49

Excludes VAT, added at checkout. No subscription.

Delivered instantly — your files are ready as soon as payment clears.
DRM-free, so it opens on any reader you already own.
Yours to keep — a perpetual licence, not a rental.

About this book

"The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography" by Richard Jefferies is a spiritual autobiography published in 1883. In this unconventional work, Jefferies idealizes the English countryside as a kind of utopia, expressing themes similar to the transcendentalist movement. He explores rapturous union with nature and articulates a speculative spiritualism that reflects Victorian-era doubts about Christian belief. The book provoked mixed reactions—some praised it as inspirational and heroic, while others dismissed it as incomprehensible or tawdry.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 106 pages
Published: 1 January 1883