Edith Holden – författare

A beautiful companion volume to the hugely popular The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady—a trove of exquisite paintings and notes from the same author that have been unpublished and unseen for decades.The perfect book not only for the thousands of fans of The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady but also all lovers of nature and nature writing. The writing and paintings, created at the same time as those for Country Diary in 1905 and 1906, follows the seasons at Holden’s English home with her charming notes, diary entries, quotes, and her choice of poems that celebrate nature, from Wordsworth to Yeats, plus a few of her own.  The paintings in Nature Notes have not been seen for decades and can be enjoyed by a new generation of nature lovers in this beautifully produced volume. This treasure of work from a bygone age has a resonance for today’s readers as nature writing has proven time and again one of the most cherished forms of writing. And this calm, elegant book on nature is the perfect volume for watching the changing of the seasons yourself.

A charming addition to Rizzoli’s carefully curated program of bringing classic books back into print.This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden’s original diary is filled with a naturalist’s masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time.Capitalizing on the current Downton Abbey–inspired appetite for Edwardian-era ephemera, fashions, and society, this reproduction brings readers back to a time in which propriety, civility, and an appreciation for the natural world reigned. This souvenir of a bygone era serves not only as a calming touchstone, but a reminder that as long as we choose to see it, we are still surrounded by beauty and grace. Presented to retain the charm and beauty of the original volume filled with Holden’s hand-drawn illustrations of the English countryside’s flora and fauna through the changing seasons of the year, as well as handwritten notes, observations, and quotations, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady makes a lovely addition to any home’s library or side table.

A stunning new colouring book that will take you through a year in the life of the English countryside.Nearly 40 years ago, a rediscovered diary enchanted the nation. Edith Holden's 'Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady' from 1906 captured her observations on the English countryside's changing seasons, accompanied by exquisite illustrations of its flora and fauna. Now, for the first time, Edith's work been turned into an beautiful colouring book. Featuring black & white ink illustrations based on her paintings, alongside the original handwriting from the lost journal, this is a captivating colouring book that guides you through a year in the world of this truly remarkable Edwardian lady.