Summary & Analysis - Watership Down: Based On The Book By Richard Adams

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

WATERSHIP DOWN

BASED ON THE BOOK BY RICHARD ADAMS

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

The Ominous Sign and the Journey Begins

Tales of El-ahrairah and The River Crossing

The Road, The Common, and a New Warren

The Story of the King's Lettuce and The Shining Wire

Building a New Warren and Meeting New Rabbits

The Trial of El-ahrairah and The Idea of the Bird

Nuthanger Farm and The Raid

The Owsla of Efrafa and The Great Escape

The Final Battle on Watership Down

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Watership Down by Richard Adams tells the story of a group of rabbits who are forced to leave their warren after one of them has a terrifying vision of impending doom. Led by the resourceful Hazel, the rabbits embark on a dangerous journey to find a new home. Along the way, they face many challenges including natural predators, and the dangers of the human world. They must learn to rely on each other’s strengths, using cunning and courage to survive. The rabbits also encounter other warrens, including the oppressive society of Efrafa. This novel explores themes of freedom, community, and the importance of storytelling.

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Release date

Audiobook: 6 February 2025