Thomas Hardy

Wessex Poems and Other Verses (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Nature, Society, and the Human Psyche Through Poetry

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Thomas Hardy's "Wessex Poems and Other Verses" is a rich tapestry of lyric poetry deeply rooted in the rural landscapes and socio-cultural nuances of southwestern England, specifically the fictionalized Wessex region. The collection showcases Hardy's signature style of combining natural imagery with poignant human emotion, exploring themes of love, loss, and the inexorable flow of time. Written in a period marked by the transition from Victorian ideals to modernist sensibilities, these verses reflect a profound engagement with the changing world, blending pastoral beauty with a sense of existential inquiry. Hardy, a novelist and poet whose works often grapple with the complexities of fate and free will, was immersed in the rural life he chronicled. His background in architecture and his keen observation of human nature informed his poetic sensibility, allowing him to convey the depth of human experience through simple yet evocative language. The transition from prose to poetry in his career allowed Hardy to explore themes of emotional and psychological intricacy in a more concentrated form. This collection is highly recommended for readers seeking a profound exploration of nature and humanity conveyed through exquisite language. Hardy's poetry invites readers to reflect on their own experiences amidst life's inexorable march, making it a timeless companion for both poetry enthusiasts and general readers alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1126
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664652959
• Artikelnr.: 58448156

Autorenporträt

Thomas Hardy OM (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, including the poetry of 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, he gained fame as the author of novels such 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.