Mr. Hodge and Mr. Hazard

By Elinor Wylie

"Mr. Hodge and Mr. Hazard" is a sophisticated satirical novel that captures the fading glow of the Romantic era in the face of burgeoning Victorian sensibilities. Set in the early 19th century, the narrative follows the sensitive and ethereal Mr. Hazard, a character often viewed as a tribute to the spirit of the Romantic poets, as he returns to England after years spent in the Mediterranean. Seeking a pastoral retreat where he can nourish his poetic soul, Hazard finds himself in a delicate social and intellectual tug-of-war with the pragmatic and unimaginative Mr. Hodge.

Through Elinor Wylie's exquisite and jewel-like prose, the novel explores the friction between high-minded idealism and the mundane realities of provincial life. As Hazard attempts to find kinship and beauty in the English countryside, he is met with the cold, rigid structures of a society that has little room for the eccentricities of a bygone era. "Mr. Hodge and Mr. Hazard" serves as both a poignant character study and a sharp comedy of manners, offering a vivid portrayal of the intellectual landscape of the 1820s. This work remains a significant example of Wylie's lyrical style and her deep preoccupation with the legacy of the great English Romantics.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025851161
• ISBN13: 9781025851167
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.6" x 6.1"