# The Story of My Heart: An Autobiography

By Richard Jefferies.

"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. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Jefferies, Richard, 1848-1887; Authors, English -- 19th century -- Biography; Country life -- England; Natural history -- England; Naturalists -- Great Britain -- Biography

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