Watership Down
Watership Down
Richard Adams
Andrew Wilkow
One of my favorite books and I can't wait for my kids to read it. - Andrew Wilkow
Christopher Hitchens
[The author's] masterpiece. - Christopher Hitchens
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Watership Down

Watership Down

Richard Adams
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Richard Adams
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In the verdant heart of England's countryside lies the setting for "Watership Down," an epic tale that transcends the boundaries of its furry protagonists to touch the universal themes of freedom, survival, and the quest for a utopian home. Richard Adams masterfully weaves the journey of a small band of rabbits, led by the intrepid Hazel and the visionary Fiver, as they escape the destruction of their warren to seek a new haven. Beyond its surface of adventure and exploration, the novel delves deep into the complexities of leadership, the bonds of friendship, and the courage needed to confront the unknown. Adams' narrative is a compelling blend of mythic storytelling and meticulously observed natural detail, bringing to life a world at once familiar and astonishingly imaginative. As the rabbits navigate through the beauty and the brutality of the natural world, they encounter characters and challenges that test their resolve and deepen our understanding of their - and our own - capacities for loyalty, sacrifice, and hope. "Watership Down" is not merely a story about rabbits; it is a profound exploration of what it means to be alive, to dream, and to strive for a better world against all odds.

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Released
1972
1 Nov
Length
478
Pages

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One of my favorite books and I can't wait for my kids to read it. - Andrew Wilkow
[The author's] masterpiece. - Christopher Hitchens
All the world will be your enemy, Prince with a Thousand Enemies, and whenever they catch you, they will kill you. But first they must catch you, digger, listener, runner, prince with the swift warning. Be cunning and full of tricks and your people shall never be destroyed.
— Richard Adams, Watership Down

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