After London or Wild England by Richard Jefferies

Set in a post-apocalyptic England where nature has reclaimed the land, the story follows a young nobleman navigating a society that has regressed to medieval ways. As he travels through ruins and treacherous wilds, he discovers a mysterious toxic lake at the heart of the forgotten city of London. His journey is one of exploration, self-reliance, and a search for meaning in a ruined world. The plot unfolds as both adventure and allegory. It’s a haunting vision of civilization’s collapse and the earth’s quiet revenge.