Thomas Hardy, OM (2 June 1840 – 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels...
The Trumpet Major
Set in Wessex during the Napoleonic Wars The Trumpet Major is Hardy's historical masterpiece skilfully depicting local life, fears of the press gang, invasion, the beauty of...
Tess Of The D'urbervilles: A Pure Woman
Hardy's finest novel, written in most lyrical and atmospheric language. Set in the semi-fictional county of Wessex, the story follows life of a young woman who struggles to find...
Far From The Madding Crowd
Thomas Hardy, OM (2 June 1840 – 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels...
A Pair Of Blue Eyes
Elfride finds herself caught in a love triangle and a battle between her heart, her mind and the expectations of those around her – her parents and society. Her two suitors are...
A Changed Man
A Changed Man and Other Tales is a collection of twelve tales written by Thomas Hardy. The collection was originally published in book form in 1913, although all of the tales had...
A Changed Man And Other Tales
A set of tales by Thomas Hardy featuring: A Changed Man, The Waiting Supper, Alicia's Diary, The Grave by the Handpost, Enter a Dragoon, A Tryst at an Ancient Earthwork, What the...
The Mayor Of Casterbridge
A young hay-trusser named Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife, Susan. Spurred by alcohol, he decides to auction off his wife and baby daughter, Elizabeth-Jane, to a sailor,...
Jude The Obscure: Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a celebrated English novelist and poet known for his profound exploration of human nature and social issues. His works, including "Tess of the...
The Well-beloved
Set in the Isle of Slingers modelled on the Isle of Portland the novel continues to explore Hardy's favourite themes of relationships, exploration of human nature and human...
