| Publisher |
Pearson Education Limited |
| Publication Year |
1999 |
| ISBN-13 |
9780582402645 |
| ISBN-10 |
9780582402645 |
| Binding |
Paperback |
| Number of Pages |
80 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
Thomas Hardy was born in a cottage in Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, on 2 June 1840. He was educated locally and at sixteen was articled to a Dorchester architect, John Hicks. In 1862 he moved to London and found employment with another architect, Arthur Blomfield. He now began to write poetry and published an essay. By 1867 he had returned to Dorset to work as Hicks's assistant and began his first (unpublished) novel, The Poor Man and the Lady.
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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