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Adventure· United Kingdom

Watership Down

by Richard Adams
Aggregate Editorial Score70/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1972478 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Richard Adams's Watership Down (1972) stands as one of the most significant works of adventure of its era. Hazel and his band of rabbits flee the destruction of their warren to find a new home in Adams's epic adventure of rabbit society, leadership, and freedom. Adams's novel is both a thrilling adventure story and a profound meditation on community, governance, and the natural world. Themes of community, leadership, freedom run through the work. The book has received recognition from BBC Big Read 1972 and Carnegie Medal 1972.

Book Details

AuthorRichard Adams
Published1972
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages478
Category⚔️ Adventure
ISBN9780743277709
Editorial Score70/100
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⚔️ Adventure

Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

This book is part of United Kingdom's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

BBC Big Read
list · national
197217
Carnegie Medal
winner · national
197248
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watership Down about?

Hazel and his band of rabbits flee the destruction of their warren to find a new home in Adams's epic adventure of rabbit society, leadership, and freedom. Adams's novel is both a thrilling adventure story and a profound meditation on community, governance, and the natural world.

Who wrote Watership Down?

Watership Down was written by Richard Adams, from United Kingdom. First published in 1972.

What awards has Watership Down won?

Watership Down has received the following awards and honours: BBC Big Read 1972; Carnegie Medal 1972.

Is Watership Down worth reading?

Watership Down is a well-regarded book with solid critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 62/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 2 editorial sources. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in community, leadership, freedom.

Where can I buy Watership Down?

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What category is Watership Down?

Watership Down is classified as Adventure. Action-driven stories of exploration, danger, and survival.

What country is Watership Down from?

Watership Down originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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