| Publisher |
Penguin Classics |
| Publication Year |
2003 |
| ISBN-13 |
9780141439655 |
| ISBN-10 |
9780141439655 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
440 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Dimensions (Cms) |
2.79 x 12.95 x 20.07 |
| Weight (grms) |
330 |
Thomas Hardy's novel of swift passion and slow courtship is imbued with evocative descriptions of rural life, and with unflinching honesty about sexual relationships. Its heroine, Bathsheba Everdene, takes up her position as a farmer on a large estate, where her confident presence draws three very different suitors: the gentleman-farmer Boldwood, the soldier-seducer Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each, in contrasting ways, unsettles her decisions and complicates her life, and when tragedy ensues, the stability of the whole community is threatened.
Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was an acclaimed English novelist and poet known for his profound exploration of rural life and human struggles. His novel Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891) is a poignant tale of innocence, injustice, and societal hypocrisy. It follows Tess, a young woman whose life is marked by hardship and tragedy. Hardy’s critique of Victorian moral norms and his depiction of fate’s cruelty make the novel a cornerstone of English literature, showcasing his mastery of realism and emotional depth.
Thomas Hardy
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