The Life Of Thomas Hardy

By Ernest Brennecke Jr.

Book Overview

The Life of Thomas Hardy by Ernest Brennecke Jr. is a comprehensive biography of the celebrated English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy. The book covers Hardy's life from his birth in 1840 to his death in 1928, tracing his upbringing, education, and early career as an architect before he turned to writing full-time. Brennecke delves into the personal and professional struggles that Hardy faced throughout his life, including his difficult marriage, his controversial literary style, and his battles with censorship and public opinion. The book also explores Hardy's literary legacy, examining his major works such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, and analyzing his impact on the literary world. With extensive research and a wealth of primary sources, The Life of Thomas Hardy offers a fascinating and in-depth look at one of the most important writers of the Victorian era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116316867X
• ISBN13: 9781163168677
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"