England: An Elegy

England: An Elegy

by RogerScruton (Author)

Synopsis

This text provides an account of England. It covers all aspects of the English inheritance at a time when other UK nationalisms are flourishing and English nationalism disapproved of. In this personal tribute Scruton provides an account which is both an illuminating analysis of its institutions and culture, and a celebration of its virtues.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New
Publisher: Pimlico
Published: 02 Aug 2001

ISBN 10: 0712668055
ISBN 13: 9780712668057

Media Reviews
'Elegant and moving...a classic elegy...The book's great virtue is its coherent and tender view of an indisputable and admirable strain of Englishness now undoubtedly at bay.' Melvyn Bragg, Independent
Author Bio
Roger Scruton is the author of many books, including works of philosophy, criticism and fiction. He lives in Wiltshire where, together with his wife, he runs an experimental farm. He has written before on the English countryside in On Hunting, and he co-edited, with Anthony Barnett, Town and Country.