Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy 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.
A Group of Noble Dames
In a world of arranged marriages and societal expectations, a young woman must fight for her own happiness and freedom.
By Thomas Hardy
The Dynasts: An Epic-Drama of the War with Napoleon
Amid societal turmoil, historical figures clash under the looming shadow of war as unseen forces manipulate their destinies.
By Thomas Hardy
A Changed Man, and Other Tales
In a town buzzing with rumors and romance, a dashing military man faces an unexpected transformation that challenges love, duty, and the expectations of society.
By Thomas Hardy
The Trumpet-Major
Amidst the looming shadow of war, a soldier, a sailor, and a captivating young woman find their hearts entangled in a difficult love triangle.
By Thomas Hardy
The Woodlanders
In a 19th-century English village, intertwined lives are defined by love, class struggles, and the ambition to escape humble beginnings.
By Thomas Hardy
Wessex Poems and Other Verses
Explore a world of fading love, stark realities, and poignant reflections on life's inevitable journey through this collection of soul-stirring poetry.
By Thomas Hardy
Moments of Vision and Miscellaneous Verses
Explore an anthology of poignant reflections on cherished memories, lost love, and the inevitable impact of time, amidst a backdrop of both intimate relationships and historical conflicts.
By Thomas Hardy
Poems of the Past and the Present
** Experience love, loss, and the harsh realities of war through verse that captures the human spirit at the start of the 20th Century.
By Thomas Hardy
Jude the Obscure
A young man's burning desire for education clashes with the rigid walls of society, setting him on a tragic path of unfulfilled dreams.
By Thomas Hardy
The Hand of Ethelberta: A Comedy in Chapters
A captivating widow navigates love, society, and secrets in a quaint town full of curious characters and past flames.
By Thomas Hardy
A Laodicean : A Story of To-day
** In a world on the brink of change, an architect and a headstrong woman must face tradition, social expectations, and their own desires to find their paths.
By Thomas Hardy
The Return of the Native
Against a wild, unforgiving landscape, a young woman's ruined elopement ignites a tale of thwarted love, hidden passions, and the relentless grip of destiny.
By Thomas Hardy
The Return of the Native
On a shadowy heath, secrets intertwine around a fleeing woman, setting the stage for a suspenseful story about love and despair.
By Thomas Hardy
Two on a Tower
Amidst societal constraints and personal aspirations, an unexpected love blossoms under the starry sky between a restless woman and an ambitious astronomer.
By Thomas Hardy
Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces
** Experience haunting reflections on love, loss, and the relentless march of time.
By Thomas Hardy
The Well-Beloved: A Sketch of a Temperament
A sculptor's quest for an elusive ideal of beauty leads him through a series of captivating and complex relationships on a picturesque island.
By Thomas Hardy
Wessex Tales
In a rustic land filled with both beauty and hardship, ordinary people grapple with love, loss, and the unyielding grip of destiny.
By Thomas Hardy
The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid
In the misty countryside, a milkmaid's simple life is forever changed when she meets a troubled nobleman, sparking a romance that challenges their different worlds.
By Thomas Hardy
Desperate Remedies
Witness the entwined lives of a rejected architect and a mysterious woman as they navigate love, loss, and the constraints of society in a bygone era.
By Thomas Hardy
Far from the Madding Crowd
In a pastoral setting, a hardworking farmer's life is complicated by the arrival of an independent woman, leading to a story of love and hardship.
By Thomas Hardy