THE VICTORIAN VILLAGE

This is a portrait of rural English village life more than a century ago. It aims to capture the simplicity and charm of rural existence through the paintings and drawings of artists such as Helen Allingham, William Mulready, and Richard Redgrave. The commentary and captions, which include extracts from the works of contemporary writers and poets, provide background information and details about practices and pastimes that have, today, all but vanished. The rhythm and stability of traditional village life in the 19th century are portrayed through the respectable toils of the artisan, the aristocratic pretensions of the local gentry, and the restless underworld of itinerant tinkers, gypsies, and entertainers. Out Of Print. Condition:  Very Fine.