Thomas Hardy

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Under The Greenwood Tree Or The Mellstock Quire A Rural Painting Of The Dutch School

Beschreibung

""Under the Greenwood Tree; Or, The Mellstock Quire"" is a pastoral novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1872. Set in the idyllic English countryside, the story revolves around the rustic lives of the members of the Mellstock parish choir and their interactions with the changing social and cultural landscape of the Victorian era. Hardy's rich and descriptive prose captures the essence of rural life, depicting the customs, traditions, and romantic entanglements of the characters. The novel exudes a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, exploring themes of love, courtship, and the impact of modernity on traditional village life. Through its portrayal of the gentle rhythms of rural existence and the emotional complexities of its characters, ""Under the Greenwood Tree"" remains a timeless depiction of pastoral charm and the human experience within a close-knit community.

Autor

Thomas Hardy (1840 1928) is renowned for having had a significant influence on Victorian and early 20th-century literature. Hardy, who was born in Dorset, England, on June 2, 1840, came from a working-class family to become one of the greatest writers of his day. Hardy explored themes like love, fate, and the conflict between old and modern values in his works, which frequently portrayed the harsh reality of rural life. "The Mayor of Casterbridge" (1886), "The Return of the Native" (1878), "Far from the Madding Crowd" (1874), and "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" (1891) are a few notable works. His writing was distinguished by a close relationship to nature and a sharp understanding of human nature. Hardy was a talented poet in addition to his novelist, as evidenced by collections like "Wessex Poems" (1898) and "Poems of the Past and Present" (1902). Hardy's writings were increasingly more well-known throughout the 20th century for their realistic and profound psychological depth. Thomas Hardy's literary talents have ensured his enduring legacy as a master poet and storyteller, notwithstanding some debate around the seeming pessimism in his latter novels.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 176
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 230g
• ISBN-13: 9789355844620
• ISBN-10: 935584462X
• Artikelnr.: 69508852