A Study Guide (New Edition) for "Far from the Madding Crowd" (lit-to-film)"


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A Study Guide (New Edition) for "Far from the Madding Crowd" (lit-to-film), excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Novels for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Novels for Students for all of your research needs."




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