Description
By: Mary Webb (1881-1927)
“Gone To Earth” by Mary Webb is a beautifully written novel that transports the reader to the rural English countryside. The story follows the protagonist, Hazel Woodus, a young woman who has a deep connection with nature and the animal world. Webb’s descriptive language brings the setting to life, painting a vivid picture of rolling hills, lush forests, and quaint villages.
The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash between societal expectations and personal desires. Hazel’s complicated relationships with the men in her life add depth to the story, as she struggles to navigate her own emotions and find her place in the world.
Webb’s prose is poetic and atmospheric, drawing the reader into Hazel’s world and immersing them in the beauty of nature. The author’s deep connection to the natural world shines through in her writing, making the landscape almost a character in itself.
Overall, “Gone To Earth” is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and those who appreciate lush, descriptive writing. Webb’s timeless tale of love and loss is sure to resonate with readers long after they have turned the final page.
Book Description:
“Gone to Earth” is the cry of fox hunters as the fox takes to its den and they lose the chase. Here, Mary Webb tells the story of Hazel Woodus whose understanding of her half tame fox cub contrasts with her misunderstanding of humanity. She is pursued by two very different men, a Gentleman Farmer and the local Minister. Mary Webb’s writing is sometimes compared to that of Thomas Hardy, her descriptions of nature are vivid and her view of love and life is touched with tragedy. She wrote this book in 1917 and it is set in the borderlands of rural Shropshire.
