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Far from the Madding Crowd

By Thomas Hardy
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene, a beautiful and spirited woman whose heart becomes the battleground for three suitors: the steadfast Gabriel Oak, the dashing Sergeant Troy, and the respectable Farmer Boldwood. As Bathsheba navigates love, ambition, and the harsh realities of rural life, Hardy explores themes of passion, choice, and consequence against the enduring cycle of nature in the fictional Wessex.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This classic work suits readers who appreciate richly drawn characters, exploration of Victorian rural life, and timeless themes of love and hardship. Ideal for fans of literary fiction and those interested in Thomas Hardy's celebrated depiction of England's countryside.

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Far from the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name of Wessex to the landscape of the south-west of England, and the first to gain him widespread popularity. The story of the wooing of Bathsheba Everdene by three suitors is here presented in a critical text with a new introduction, bibliography and chronology.

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"I shall do one thing in this life - one thing for certain - that is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die."

Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.

Far from the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name of Wessex to the landscape of south-west England, and the first to gain him widespread popularity as a novelist. Set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the year, the story both upholds and questions rural values with a startlingly modern sensibility. This new edition retains the critical text that restores previously deleted and revised passages.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199537013

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Illustration: 2 maps

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Linda M. Shires
  • Edited by Suzanne B. Falck-Yi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 344g

Pages: 496

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