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Far From the Madding Crowd

Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)
By Thomas Hardy
Series: Evergreens
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Far From the Madding Crowd is a classic novel set in the rural English countryside and follows the life of Bathsheba Everdene. As she takes over a farm she inherits, Bathsheba finds herself entangled in the lives of three very different suitors, each offering a distinct path for her future. The story beautifully explores themes of love, independence, and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.
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This classic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy intricate stories set against the backdrop of 19th-century rural England, focusing on themes of love, honour, and societal expectations. Delve into a rich narrative filled with complex characters, particularly a strong-willed woman navigating her relationships with three very different men, all while capturing the beauty and hardships of country life.

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Far From the Madding Crowd

Part of the Alma Classics Evergreens series, this new edition includes pictures and an extensive section on Hardy's life and works.

A classic of romantic fiction set in the fictional county of Wessex. Adapted several times for the big screen, Far From the Madding Crowd is Thomas Hardy's first major literary success. Part of the Alma Classics Evergreens series, this edition contains extra material and is fully annotated.

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Far From the Madding Crowd follows Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong young woman who attracts the attentions of a succession of ill-matched suitors: a quiet sheep farmer, a handsome soldier, and an older, wealthy landowner.

As the men vie for her affections, Bathsheba struggles to retain her independence of spirit in the face of their declarations. This compelling narrative introduces readers to the fictional county of Wessex.

Thomas Hardy’s fourth work of fiction was both a commercial and critical triumph. Its tale of passion, jealousy, and unrequited love is now regarded as one of the finest novels of the nineteenth century, and one of the greatest love stories of all time.

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Far from the Madding Crowd is often recognised as Thomas Hardy’s breakthrough novel, garnering acclaim for its exploration of love and tragedy in a rural setting. The novel’s rich characters and its portrayal of the complexities of human emotion are frequently highlighted in reviews. Many critics appreciate Hardy's depiction of the pastoral landscape and the poignant moral questions posed within the narrative.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847496300

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 416

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Evergreens Thomas Hardy

About the Author

The Victorian novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) is most famous today for his novels Far from the Madding Crowd, Jude the Obscure and Tess of the d’Urbervilles, and other works set in the semi-fictional region of Wessex.

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