Selected Stories of Thomas Hardy


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Selected Stories of Thomas Hardy by Thomas Hardy: Thomas Hardy, renowned for his novels, also showcased his literary prowess through short stories. This collection features some of his finest tales, exploring the complexities of human relationships, the struggles of rural life, and the consequences of fate and circumstance. Hardy's evocative storytelling and masterful use of language paint a vivid picture of 19th-century England and the human condition. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Thomas Hardy": Rural England: Hardy's stories are often set in the English countryside, capturing the beauty and challenges of rural life during the 1800s. Themes of Fate: The author delves into the concept of fate and how it shapes the lives of his characters, leading them on unforeseen paths. Emotional Depth: Hardy's stories are known for their emotional resonance and the exploration of human passions and vulnerabilities. Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet, born in 1840. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest Victorian writers, known for his powerful narratives and poetic language. Hardy's novels often portrayed the struggles and aspirations of the rural working class and the impact of social and cultural changes on individuals. Throughout his career, he challenged the conventions of his time, and his works continue to be celebrated for their realism, symbolism, and exploration of the human psyche.







Selected Stories of Thomas Hardy : Selected Stories of Thomas Hardy/A Laodicean : A Story of To-day/THE MAYOR of CASTERBRIDGE/Far From The Madding Crowd


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This Combo Collection (Set of 4 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains: Selected Stories of Thomas Hardy A Laodicean : A Story of To-day THE MAYOR of CASTERBRIDGE Far From The Madding Crowd




Short Stories of Thomas Hardy


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The Short Stories Of Thomas Hardy


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This is the annotated edition including a rare biographical essay on the life and works of the author. This compilation of Thomas Hardy's short stories is one of the most complete on the book market. Every single story was tracked down and integrated into this book. Hours of enjoyable reading lies ahead of you because Hardy was a real genius among the English fiction writers. From the contents: A Changed Man The Waiting Supper Alicia's Diary The Grave By The Handpost Enter A Dragoon A Tryst At An Ancient Earth Work What The Shepherd Saw: A Tale Of Four Moonlight Nights A Committee-Man Of 'The Terror' Master John Horseleigh, Knight The Duke's Reappearance—A Family Tradition A Mere Interlude The First Countess Of Wessex Barbara Of The House Of Grebe The Marchioness Of Stonehenge Lady Mottisfont The Lady Icenway Squire Petrick's Lady Anna, Lady Baxby The Lady Penelope The Duchess Of Hamptonshire The Honourable Laura The Son's Veto For Conscience' Sake A Tragedy Of Two Ambitions On The Western Circuit To Please His Wife The Melancholy Hussar Of The German Legion The Fiddler Of The Reels A Tradition Of Eighteen Hundred And Four A Few Crusted Characters Tony Kytes, The Arch-Deceiver The History Of The Hardcomes The Superstitious Man's Story Andrey Satchel And The Parson And Clerk Old Andrey's Experience As A Musician Absent-Mindedness In A Parish Choir The Winters And The Palmleys Incident In The Life Of Mr. George Crookhill Netty Sargent's Copyhold An Imaginative Woman The Three Strangers ... and many more ...




An Imaginative Woman


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This is a short story written by Thomas Hardy was published in Wessex. This tells of a woman, a wife and a mother who aspires to be a poet and who falls in love with a male poet she never meets. As a Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, Thomas Hardy was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, though Hardy focused more on a declining rural society.




Thomas Hardy's Short Stories


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Thomas Hardy penned nearly fifty short stories, but in spite of this impressive number, his contributions to the genre have been relatively understudied. Bringing together an international group of scholars, this is the first edited collection devoted solely to Hardy's works of short fiction. The contributors take up topics related to their publication in periodicals, gender and community relationships, and narrative techniques. Taken together, the essays show that Hardy's short stories are important, not only for what they tell us about Hardy as a writer who straddles the divide between the traditionalist and the modernist, but also for how they reflect and inform the period in which he wrote.







Thomas Hardy's Shorter Fiction


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This critical study of Hardy's short stories provides a thorough account of the ruling preoccupations and recurrent writing strategies of his entire corpus as well as providing detailed readings of several individual texts. It relates the formal choices imposed on Hardy as contributor to Blackwood's Magazine and other periodicals to the methods he employed to encode in fiction his troubled attitude towards the social politics of the West Country, where most of the stories are set. No previous criticism has shown how the powerful challenges to the reader mounted in Hardy's later stories reveal the complexity of his motivations during a period when he was moving progressively in the direction of exchanging fiction for poetry. * Unique in providing a comprehensive criticism of Hardy's entire output of short stories. * Full, detailed, close readings of a number of key stories make this useful as a potential teaching resource. * Draws on the work of social historians to make clear the background of social and political unrest in Dorset that is partly uncovered and partly hidden in Hardy's portrayals of his fictional Wessex. * Offers fascinating insights into Hardy's near-obsession in his mature phase with the marriage contract, and with its legal binding of erratic men and women.




THOMAS HARDY Ultimate Collection: 15 Novels, 53 Short Stories & 650+ Poems (Illustrated Edition)


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Thomas Hardy's 'THOMAS HARDY Ultimate Collection' captures the essence of the author's prolific literary career in a single volume. This comprehensive collection includes not only 15 novels but also 53 short stories and over 650 poems, all beautifully illustrated. Hardy's writing is characterized by its vivid depiction of rural life in England, exploring themes of love, class, fate, and the role of women in society. His stories display a naturalistic style with a touch of romanticism, making his work both engaging and thought-provoking. This collection allows readers to fully immerse themselves in Hardy's captivating narratives and lyrical poetry, offering a deeper insight into the complexities of Victorian society. Thomas Hardy, a renowned English novelist and poet, drew inspiration from his own experiences growing up in rural Dorset. His background as an architect and keen observer of human nature is reflected in his intricate character studies and detailed descriptions of the English countryside. Hardy's works are marked by their questioning of traditional Victorian values and their exploration of the human condition with a sense of empathy and realism. 'THOMAS HARDY Ultimate Collection' is a must-read for any literature lover seeking a rich and diverse literary experience that spans across genres and forms. With its comprehensive selection of Hardy's work, this collection showcases the depth and breadth of his talent, firmly establishing him as a timeless literary icon.