Watership Down
A phenomenal worldwide bestseller for over thirty years, Richard Adams's Watership Down is a timeless classic and one of the most beloved novels of all time. Set in England's Downs, a once idyllic rural landscape, this stirring tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of very special creatures on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, to a mysterious promised land and a more perfect society.
Readers also enjoyed
Richard Adams
Richard Adams, a name that echoes through the annals of literary history, is best known for his beloved masterpiece Watership Down, a novel that captured the hearts of readers worldwide with its lyrical prose, emotional depth, and compelling exploration of nature and survival. Born in 1920 in Berkshire, England, Adams's early life was marked by a deep connection to the countryside, an affinity that would later blossom into his writing.
Adams's storytelling journey began not in the world of publishing, but through storytelling to his young daughters during long car rides. These tales of rabbits embarking on heroic quests through treacherous landscapes were born from a simple desire to entertain, but the world he created resonated deeply. Watership Down, published in 1972, was the result of these tales and quickly became a literary sensation, offering a fresh perspective on the animal adventure genre. The story, which follows a group of rabbits escaping their doomed warren to find a new home, is as much a profound meditation on leadership, bravery, and community as it is a thrilling adventure. Its enduring success transformed Adams from an unknown author into a figure of international acclaim.
More books by Richard Adams
Reviews and Comments
I consider this a must read. Ron Restorff
Watership Down is one of my favourite fantasy books. I like it very much. Watership Down is a story about rabbits. In other words, it's animal fantasy. That's why many people think that it's a children's book, but they're wrong. In my opinion Watership Down is a book for adults. Richard Adams writes amazingly well about the rabbits and their lives. The reader comes to care about the rabbits and wants to know what happens to them. If you haven't read this classic book yet, you should read it. It's one of the best animal fantasy books ever written.