W. H. Hudson (William Henry Hudson) was born on August 4, 1841, in Argentina. An esteemed naturalist and writer, he is celebrated for his vivid descriptions of the natural world and his keen observations of birdlife and landscapes. Hudson's work often reflects a deep appreciation for nature and a keen literary sensibility, making him a significant figure in 19th-century literature.
A failed revolutionary attempt drives the hero of Hudson's novel to seek refuge in the primeval forests of south-western Venezuela. There, in the "green mansions" of the title, Abel encounters the wood-nymph Rima, the last survivor of a mysterious aboriginal race. The love that flowers between them is soon overshadowed by cruelty and sorrow. - Back cover.