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Thomas Hardy Boxed Set

Tess of the D'Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Jude
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The Thomas Hardy Boxed Set comprises several of Hardy's renowned novels, exploring themes of love, destiny, and social constraints in the rural English landscape. His stories often focus on characters grappling with societal expectations, personal aspirations, and tragic twists of fate, encapsulating the poignant beauty and harsh realities of Victorian life. Hardy's vivid portrayal of the Wessex countryside serves as a backdrop to these timeless tales.
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You might enjoy this collection if you're captivated by richly detailed portrayals of rural life, social struggles, and human relationships in Victorian England. It may appeal to readers who appreciate deep character studies and themes of fate, love, and the inexorable forces of nature. If you enjoy classic literature with enduring resonance, this set could be a perfect addition to your collection.

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Thomas Hardy Boxed Set

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A beautiful boxed set of four of Thomas Hardy's greatest works

Set in Hardy's fictional realm of Wessex, these four charming novels have been brought together in a stunning clothbound set, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. From the moving and poetic story of Tess of the D'Urbervilles to the intensely dramatic tale of The Mayor of Casterbridge, this collection is a true celebration of one of England's best-loved writers.

Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241382721

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product, slip-cased

Date Published: 29 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 142.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 2745g

Pages: 2048

About the Author

Thomas Hardy was born in Dorset in 1840 and became an apprentice architect at the age of sixteen. He spent his twenties in London, where he wrote his first poems. In 1867 Hardy returned to his native Dorset, whose rugged landscape was a great source of inspiration for his writing. Between 1871 and 1897 he wrote fourteen novels, including Tess of the D'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. This final work was received savagely; thereafter Hardy turned away from novels and spent the last thirty year of his life focusing on poetry. He died in 1928.

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