Thomas Hardy

Late Lyrics and Earlier, With Many Other Verses (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Love, Loss, and Nature in Poetic Reflections

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Hardy's 'Late Lyrics and Earlier, With Many Other Verses' is a collection of poetry that showcases the author's mastery of lyrical language and introspective themes. Hardy, known primarily for his novels, demonstrates his versatility as a writer with this compilation of poignant and evocative verse. The poems explore themes of love, loss, nature, and the passage of time, all presented in Hardy's signature style of lyrical realism. This collection provides a glimpse into the literary mind of a revered novelist, offering readers a deeper understanding of Hardy's poetic talents. Moreover, the poems in this anthology are a testament to Hardy's enduring legacy as a multifaceted literary figure. This book is a must-read for fans of Thomas Hardy's work, as well as anyone interested in exploring the intersection of poetry and prose in the context of a celebrated author's oeuvre.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 70
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664606921
• Artikelnr.: 58500099

Autorenporträt

Prominent English novelist and poet 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.