Thomas Hardy

Poems of the Past and the Present (eBook, ePUB)

Reflections on Time, Relationships, and Progress in Melancholic Verses

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Hardy's 'Poems of the Past and the Present' is a collection of lyrical verses that reflect the author's deep contemplation on the passage of time, the complexities of human relationships, and the inevitable march of progress. Written in Hardy's distinctive poetic style, characterized by its melancholic tone and vivid imagery, the poems in this collection provide a glimpse into the socio-cultural milieu of 19th century England. Hardy's keen observation of nature and his exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the impact of industrialization on rural life make this collection a poignant and thought-provoking read. As a renowned novelist and poet, Hardy's works often delve into the human experience and the nuances of human emotions, making 'Poems of the Past and the Present' a timeless and relevant piece of literature. Readers who appreciate introspective and evocative poetry will find themselves drawn to Hardy's masterful craft and profound insights on the human condition.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 185
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664652942
• Artikelnr.: 58448231

Autorenporträt

Thomas Hardy (2 June 1840 - 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. While Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, therefore, he gained fame as the author of such novels as Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895). During his lifetime, Hardy's poetry was acclaimed by younger poets (particularly the Georgians) who viewed him as a mentor. After his death his poems were lauded by Ezra Pound, W. H. Auden and Philip Larkin. Many of his novels concern tragic characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances, and they are often set in the semi-fictional region of Wessex; initially based on the medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Hardy's Wessex eventually came to include the counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Hampshire and much of Berkshire, in southwest and south central England. Two of his novels, Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd, were listed in the top 50 on the BBC's survey The Big Read.