1976, ISBN: 0140039589

[EAN: 9780140039580], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin Books Limited, Harmondsworth Middlesex], HAZEL, FIVER,, ### Watership Down by Richard Adams 1976 - A Journey into the Wor… Plus…

[EAN: 9780140039580], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: Penguin Books Limited, Harmondsworth Middlesex], HAZEL, FIVER,, ### Watership Down by Richard Adams 1976 - A Journey into the World of Brave Rabbits ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as VERY GOOD is the 1976 Edition. This book is in good condition and was first published in 1972 by Rex Collings, then published by Puffin Books in 1973, next a Penguin edition published in 1974, reprinted in 1975 (four times) and in 1976 (three times). There are some minor bumping. It is a well-read book that is nearly sixty years old. As usual with these aged books, the paper quality is prone to fading or tanning. The spine is tight, and the cover has minor tanning. Text content clean of tanning. ## READ ON for more information and details. Please view the Images we provide.## ## Introduction: Watership Down, an enchanting adventure novel, invites readers to explore a world teeming with life beyond our cities and towns. Written by English author Richard Adams, this captivating tale introduces us to a small group of anthropomorphised rabbits as they embark on a perilous journey. ## ## The Plot: Set in the picturesque Hampshire countryside of southern England, Watership Down follows the lives of these remarkable rabbits. Although they inhabit their natural wild environment, complete with burrows, they possess their own culture, language, proverbs, poetry, and mythology. The novel evokes epic themes as the rabbits escape the destruction of their warren and seek a new home atop the hill of Watership Down. Along the way, they encounter dangers, temptations, and the enduring spirit of survival.## ## The Origins: The story of Watership Down began as tales that Richard Adams spun for his young daughters, Juliet and Rosamund, during long car journeys. Stories Improvised off the top of his head captivated his daughters, who insisted he write them down. Adams eventually obliged, dedicating the book to the two girls. Tales from Watership Down: Adams continued the saga almost 25 years later with Tales from Watership Down. This collection of 19 short stories delves deeper into the adventures of El-ahrairah and the rabbits of the Watership Down warren.## ## Conclusion:Watership Down remains a timeless exploration of courage, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of survival. As we journey alongside Hazel, Fiver, and their companions, we discover that bravery knows no bounds—even when it comes in the form of rabbits. ## A Revolution in Publishing: Penguin Books, a British publishing house, was co-founded in 1935 by Allen Lane with his brothers Richard and John. It was initially a line of the publishers The Bodley Head, only becoming a separate company the following year. Founding and Early Years: The idea for Penguin Books was by Allen Lane at Exeter St Davids station. Disappointed by the poor quality and high prices of the books on sale, he envisioned a world where good books were accessible. Within a year, he founded Penguin Books, initiating a paperback revolution that democratised quality literature and changed the publishing world forever. ## ## Impact on the Publishing Industry: Penguin Books revolutionised publishing in the 1930s through its inexpensive paperbacks, sold through Woolworths and other stores for sixpence. It brought high-quality fiction and non-fiction to the mass market. Its success demonstrated that large audiences existed for serious books. It also significantly affected modern British popular culture through its books concerning politics, the arts, and science.## ## Penguin Classics: The Penguin Classics series has left an indelible mark on literature. From its first affordable translation of Homer's The Odyssey in 1946 to its 21st-century redesign, the Penguin Classics series has shaped the iconic series—more than 3,000 titles published as either Penguin Classics or Modern Classics. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotati, Books<

1974, ISBN: 9780140039580

Front room Orange a5: Penguin Books, 1974. Paperback. Used: Acceptable. Paperback in average condition. Watership Down has been a staple of high-school English classes for years. Despit… Plus…

Front room Orange a5: Penguin Books, 1974. Paperback. Used: Acceptable. Paperback in average condition. Watership Down has been a staple of high-school English classes for years. Despite the fact that it's often a hard sell at first (what teenager wouldn't cringe at the thought of 400-plus pages of talking rabbits?), Richard Adams's bunny-centric epic rarely fails to win the love and respect of anyone who reads it, regardless of age. Like most great novels, Watership Down is a rich story that can be read (and reread) on many different levels. The book is often praised as an allegory, with its analogs between human and rabbit culture (a fact sometimes used to goad skeptical teens, who resent the challenge that they won't "get" it, into reading it), but it's equally praiseworthy as just a corking good adventure. The story follows a warren of Berkshire rabbits fleeing the destruction of their home by a land developer. As they search for a safe haven, skirting danger at every turn, we become acquainted with the band and its compelling culture and mythos. Adams has crafted a touching, involving world in the dirt and scrub of the English countryside, complete with its own folk history and language (the book comes with a "lapine" glossary, a guide to rabbitese). As much about freedom, ethics, and human nature as it is about a bunch of bunnies looking for a warm hidey-hole and some mates, Watership Down will continue to make the transition from classroom desk to bedside table for many generations to come., Penguin Books, 1974, 2.5<

1973, ISBN: 9780140039580

Trade paperback, Some outer edges have scuffs. Cover has scratches and marks. Textblock has gone Brown. Content is in readable condition., Poor., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 480 … Plus…

Trade paperback, Some outer edges have scuffs. Cover has scratches and marks. Textblock has gone Brown. Content is in readable condition., Poor., Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 480 p., [PU: Penguin UK]<

ISBN: 9780140039580

Paperback. Good., 2.5