Bøger af Thomas Defendant Hardy

Jude the Obscure is a novel by Thomas Hardy that was first published in 1895. It tells the story of Jude Fawley, a young man from a poor background who dreams of becoming a scholar. He falls in love with his cousin, Sue Bridehead, but their relationship is complicated by their social status and conflicting desires. Jude faces many obstacles in his pursuit of education and love, including the disapproval of society and the limitations of his own circumstances. As he struggles to overcome these challenges, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and the world around him. The novel explores themes of class, education, sexuality, and the role of religion in society. It is known for its controversial portrayal of marriage and its critique of Victorian social norms. Jude the Obscure is considered one of Hardy's most powerful and tragic works, and it has been praised for its complex characters, vivid descriptions, and emotional depth. However, it also sparked controversy when it was first published due to its frank depiction of sexuality and its bleak outlook on life.1895. Hardy, English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, whose powerfully delineated characters, placed in his native Dorset, struggle helplessly against their passions and external circumstances. Jude the Obscure is Hardy�������s last, and most controversial, novel looks as Jude Fawley's ambitions to go to university are thwarted by class prejudice and his entrapment in a loveless marriage. His doomed love affair with his unconventional cousin has tragic consequences. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.

Late Lyrics And Earlier is a collection of poetry written by the renowned English author, Thomas Hardy. The book includes a selection of the author's earlier works, as well as his later poems, which were written towards the end of his life. The poems cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and the passing of time. Many of the poems are deeply introspective, exploring the complexities of the human condition and the struggles of life. Hardy's writing is known for its vivid imagery, and this collection is no exception, with the author painting vivid pictures of the landscapes and people he encounters. The book provides a fascinating insight into the mind of one of England's greatest literary figures, and is a must-read for fans of poetry and literature.On war-men at this end of time--even on Englishmen's eyes-- Who slay with their arms of new might in that long-ago place, Flashed he who drove furiously? . . . Ah, did the phantom arise Of that queen, of that proud Tyrian woman who painted her face?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

""Under The Greenwood Tree Or The Mellstock Quire"" is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, published in 1872. The story is set in the fictional village of Mellstock in the English countryside during the mid-19th century. The novel revolves around the Mellstock Quire, a group of village musicians who perform at church services and other events. The main character, Dick Dewy, is a young man who falls in love with Fancy Day, a new schoolteacher in the village. Dick is a member of the Mellstock Quire and his father is the leader of the group. As the story progresses, Dick and Fancy's relationship develops, but they face challenges from a rival suitor and social conventions of the time. The novel explores themes of love, class, and tradition, and is known for its pastoral descriptions of the English countryside. ""Under The Greenwood Tree Or The Mellstock Quire"" is considered one of Hardy's more lighthearted works, and is often compared to his later, darker novels.William Dewy--otherwise grandfather William--was now about seventy; yet an ardent vitality still preserved a warm and roughened bloom upon his face, which reminded gardeners of the sunny side of a ripe ribstone-pippin; though a narrow strip of forehead, that was protected from the weather by lying above the line of his hat-brim, seemed to belong to some town man, so gentlemanly was its whiteness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1895 Edition.

After the death of his wife, Emma, in 1912, the great English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy began to write a series of poems about her. Although the couple had long been estranged, Hardy was suddenly enthralled all over again and became obsessed with memories of their love, as well as with remorse over what had gone wrong between them. This sequence, "Poems of 1912-13," has grown in stature in the century since it was written and is now considered to be one of his mos accomplished works. Hardy continued to write about Emma for the rest of his life, and Unexpected Elegies includes a selection of the best of these other poems about Emma. The insightful introduction by the noted Hardy critic Claire Tomalin places the poems in a biographical context.