Akenfield

This book offers a detailed portrayal of rural life in Suffolk through the voices of its villagers. It captures the memories of Great War survivors and the daily concerns of contemporary farm-workers. The narrative includes accounts from various local figures such as a schoolteacher, doctor, and district nurse. Themes explored include land use, education, social class, religion, and mortality. This work serves as a historical document of a way of life that is largely lost in modern England.