![]() ![]() ![]() In one of the most enduring classics of contemporary literature, author Richard Adams enthralled millions of readers by creating a glorious world of danger and discovery at once uniquely strange and strikingly similar to our own. The latter explores animal rights through the tale of two dogs that escape from a laboratory. Return Again to the Warren for the All-New Adventures of Fiver, Hazel, BigWig, Dandelion, and The Legendary El-Ahrairah. The author, born on in Berkshire, also wrote Shardik, The Girl in a Swing and The Plague Dogs. His books will be cherished for years to come.” ‘They’ll be alright – and thousands like them.”’Ī spokesman for Oneworld publications, which brought out a new edition of Watership Down with illustrations by Aldo Galli, said: “Very saddened to hear that Richard Adams has passed. 'Chronicles the lives of the rabbits after their defeat of General Woundwort, from the exploits of El-ahrairah, the mythical rabbit hero, to the adventures of Hazen, Fiver, Bigwig, and their friends'-Publisher's description. “‘You needn’t worry about them,’ said his companion. ![]() It read: “It seemed to Hazel that he would not be needing his body any more, so he left it lying on the edge of the ditch, but stopped for a moment to watch his rabbits and to try to get used to the extraordinary feeling that strength and speed were flowing inexhaustibly out of him into their sleek young bodies and healthy senses. ![]() The statement announcing his death quoted a passage from the end of his best-known work. Photograph: Greenwood/ANL/Rex/Shutterstock ![]()
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