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Jefferies' England: Nature Essays by Richard Jefferies

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Richard Jefferies
Richard Jefferies

Richard Jefferies was an English writer known for his naturalist literature. His works are characterized by their detailed observations of nature and critical analyses of social issues. Despite a short writing career, Jefferies' works have had a profound influence on later writers. more

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“Alia turns back to us, beleaguered. Her steps are slow and measured as she comes before us. "Which would you fear more, Virginia au Augustus, a god? Or a mortal with the power of a god?" The question hangs between them, creating a rift words cannot mend. "A god cannot die. So a god has no fear. But mortal men..." She clucks her tongue behind her stained teeth. "How frightened they are that the darkness will come. How horribly they will fight to stay in the light." Her corrupt voice chills my blood. She knows.”

“Watoto wadogo wanakufa. Watu wazima wasiokuwa na hatia wanakufa vitani na katika majanga mengine ya asili. Kwa nini? Watoto wadogo wanaokufa walikuja duniani kufanya nini? Kwa nini watu wasiokuwa na hatia wanakufa ilhali Mungu yupo na asiwaepushe na matatizo ya dunia hii? Kama aliweza kuzuia binadamu wasiishi majini kwa sababu watakufa kwa nini asizuie matatizo yasiwapate watoto na watu wazima wasiokuwa na hatia? Sisi ni wadogo sana na Mungu ni mkubwa mno. Jibu hatutaweza kulielewa pamoja na kwamba tumepewa. Hata hivyo, Mungu hababaishwi na mwili. Anababaishwa na roho.”