Thomas Hardy: Poet And Novelist (1921)

By Samuel Claggett Chew

Book Overview

Thomas Hardy: Poet and Novelist is a biography of the famous English writer Thomas Hardy, written by Samuel Claggett Chew and published in 1921. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Hardy's life, from his childhood in rural England to his rise to literary fame as a poet and novelist. Chew explores Hardy's early influences, including his love of nature and his fascination with folklore and mythology, and traces his development as a writer through his early poetry and his later novels, such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure.The book also delves into Hardy's personal life, including his marriage to Emma Gifford and his relationships with other women, as well as his political and social views. Chew examines Hardy's role in the literary and cultural landscape of his time, including his involvement in the debate over the nature of realism in literature and his influence on other writers.Overall, Thomas Hardy: Poet and Novelist offers a detailed and insightful portrait of one of England's most celebrated writers, shedding light on both his literary achievements and his personal struggles.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: 1104413450
• ISBN13: 9781104413453
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"