Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man

Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man is the first volume of Siegfried Sassoon’s semi-autobiographical trilogy, chronicling the early life of George Sherston. Set in the idyllic English countryside before World War I, the novel recounts Sherston’s privileged upbringing, his passion for fox hunting, and the rituals of rural life. As the narrative progresses, the looming shadow of war begins to appear, subtly foreshadowing the transformation of both Sherston and society. Sassoon’s prose captures the loss of innocence and the end of a golden age with both nostalgia and irony. The book is celebrated for its wit, insight, and restrained emotional depth.