Thomas Hardy

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

Reflections on Time, Relationships, and Progress in Melancholic Verses

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Poems of the Past and the Present," Thomas Hardy offers a compelling juxtaposition of memory and contemporary experience, encapsulating the melancholic beauty and profound insights that characterize his poetic oeuvre. Structured around themes of nature, love, and existential reflection, Hardy employs a naturalistic style that is both direct and evocative, employing vivid imagery and careful craftsmanship to explore the dynamism of human emotions against the backdrop of an indifferent universe. The collection is marked by a rich interplay of nostalgia and modernity, ultimately revealing an introspective quest that resonates with the complexities of human life. Thomas Hardy, a formidable figure in Victorian literature, was profoundly shaped by the socio-political shifts of his time, particularly the agrarian changes in rural England. His passion for understanding the human condition, paired with personal tragedies, influenced his poetry's somber yet reflective tone. Hardy's background as a novelist'Äîmost famously known for works like "Tess of the d'Urbervilles"'Äîis evident in his poetic lens, where narrative depth meets lyrical beauty, illustrating his unique ability to encapsulate the zeitgeist of an era. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of life, loss, and memory, as it serves as a testament not only to Hardy's literary genius but also to the universal human experience. Exploring these poems invites readers to reflect profoundly on their past and present, making it an essential addition to the library of any literature enthusiast.

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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.