The Later Years of Thomas Hardy, 1892-1928


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The second volume (1930) of a fascinating account of Hardy's life, compiled by him in collaboration with his second wife.










The Early Life of Thomas Hardy, 1840-1891


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Based on contemporary notes, letters, diaries, and biographical memoranda, as well as from oral information in conversations extending over many years.













Thomas Hardy


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Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was a major English poet and novelist; his works, often set in the fictional county of Wessex, are memorable for their realism and criticism of social constraints. This book, the first volume of a two volume selected collection of his works, includes ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’, ‘A Pair of Blue Eyes’, ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’, ‘The Return of the Native’, ‘The Trumpet-Major’ and ‘The Mayor of Casterbridge’.