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Far from the Madding Crowd

By Thomas Hardy
Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics
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Far from the Madding Crowd is a classic novel by Thomas Hardy set in rural England. It follows Bathsheba Everdene, an independent and spirited woman navigating love and life. The story explores themes of relationships, social status, and the intricate dynamics of life in a small farming community.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories set against a vibrant rural backdrop filled with love, betrayal, and resilience. Thomas Hardy weaves a compelling narrative about a strong-willed woman navigating the intricacies of passion and personal ambition, providing rich character development and a panoramic view of 19th-century English country life.

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Far from the Madding Crowd

Thomas Hardy’s perennially popular and oft-adapted fourth novel follows the intertwining lives of its characters – free-spirited Bathsheba Everdene, infatuated neighbour William Boldwood, dashing soldier Sergeant Troy, tragic Fanny Robin and faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak – to unfold as one of the greatest love stories of all time.

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A stunning new edition with deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a glossary of Victorian and literary terms produced for the modern reader.

Thomas Hardy's perennially popular and oft-adapted fourth novel, Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), was also hugely successful in his day. Following the intertwining lives of its characters, we watch as independent and free-spirited Bathsheba Everdene makes various false starts with her infatuated neighbour William Boldwood and the dashing soldier Sergeant Troy (who is also involved with the tragic Fanny Robin), before finally accepting that her heart lies with faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak. It truly deserves its designation as one of the greatest love stories of all time.

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library. Hardback deluxe edition, foiled and embossed, with gilded edges.

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Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy is generally praised for its vivid depiction of rural life and its exploration of themes like love, honour, and betrayal. Critics often commend the character development, particularly that of the resilient protagonist Bathsheba Everdene and her complex relationships with the three suitors. The novel's rich descriptive style and Hardy's masterful portrayal of the pastoral setting are frequently highlighted as key strengths.

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ISBN: 9781839641824

Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Flame Tree Publishing

Edition: New edition

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Judith John

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 93.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 544

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Flame Tree Collectable Classics Thomas Hardy

About the Author

Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was an English novelist and poet. Despite writing numerous successful novels in his lifetime Hardy primarily considered himself a poet. His first poetry collection was not published until 1898, however before this he received praise and some fame for novels including Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886) and Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891). Hardy’s writing was greatly influenced by the Romantics, and in turn he was mentor to many young poets and was cited as an influence on Ezra Pound and W.H. Auden after his death. 

Judith John (glossary) is a writer and editor specializing in literature and history. She has worked as an editor on major educational projects, including English A: Literature for the Pearson International Baccalaureate series. Judith’s major research interests include Romantic and Gothic literature, and Renaissance drama.

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