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c1949 5vol Thomas Hardy Library Antique Fiction Book Collection Bulk Lot

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c1949 5vol Thomas Hardy Library Antique Fiction Book Collection Bulk Lot

A Broad Collection/Library of 5 Thomas Hardy Books. Includes The Following Volumes:
  • The Return Of The Native - Published by MacMillan And Co Limited: London 1949 - 506 Pages - nice copy, no loose pages
  • The Life And Death Of The Mayor Of Casterbridge - Published by MacMillan And Co Limited: London 1944 - 421 Pages - nice copy, good condition
  • The Trumpet Major John Loveday - Published by MacMillan And Co Limited: London 1947 - 382 Pages - nice copy, good condition
  • Tess of the d'Urbervilles A Pure Woman - Published by MacMillan & Company Ltd: London 1950 - 517 Pages - wear to spine, good condition overall
  • Tess of the d'Urbervilles A Pure Woman - Published by MacMillan And Co Limited: London 1920 (517 Pages + Map) - a nice copy in very good condition

" Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet, renowned for his portrayals of rural life in the fictional region of Wessex, modeled on his native Dorset and surrounding counties. Trained as an architect, Hardy turned to literature in the 1860s and soon gained recognition for novels that combined realism with deep social and psychological insight. His most famous works, including Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895), explore themes of love, fate, and human struggle against the rigid constraints of Victorian society. His novels often highlight the clash between traditional rural communities and the forces of modernity, underscored by a sense of inevitability and tragic destiny.

Although Hardy's novels achieved wide success, the critical controversy surrounding Tess and Jude—due to their frank treatment of sexuality, class, and religion—led him to abandon fiction in favor of poetry, which he considered his true calling. His poetic works, such as Wessex Poems (1898) and Poems of the Past and the Present (1901), established him as one of the leading poets of his generation, later influencing writers of the First World War. Hardy's writing is marked by a blend of naturalism, pessimism, and lyrical beauty, reflecting his belief in the indifference of the universe to human suffering. Today, he is remembered as one of the greatest figures of English literature, whose novels and poetry continue to resonate for their emotional depth and profound exploration of human destiny. "

Refer to condition notes in Description for each book. Some inscriptions present. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Measures 17.5cm x 11cm x 2cm (approx) x 5 volumes

Categories:

  • Fiction
  • Literature

    • PRODUCT DETAILS


    Condition: Good
    Binding: Cloth
    Special Attributes: ["Decorated Cloth Bindings", "5 Books Included"]
    Region: Europe
    Subject: Literature & Fiction
    Original/Facsimile: Original
    Seller Notes: Refer to condition notes in Description for each book. Some inscriptions present. Please study photos to further understand condition.
    Language: English
    Author: Thomas Hardy
    Publisher: MacMillan and Co Limited: London
    Year Printed: 1920
    Sub-subject: Thomas Hardy Fiction