Thomas Hardy : A Companion to the Novels.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morrison, Ronald D.

Contributor:

Mazzeno, Laurence W.

Norton, Sue.

Series:

McFarland Companions to 19th Century Literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928--Criticism and interpretation.

Hardy, Thomas.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (265 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Thomas Hardy

Place of Publication:

Jefferson : McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers, 2021.

Summary:

"Thomas Hardy enjoyed a long and distinguished career as a novelist before devoting his talents to writing poetry for the remainder of his life. This book focuses on Hardy's remarkable achievements as a novelist. Although Victorian readers considered some of his works controversial, his novels remained highly regarded by readers and reviewers alike. Today, his novels still routinely appear in the syllabi of courses in Victorian literature and the British novel, as well as courses in feminist/gender studies, environmental studies, and other topics that Hardy's novels offer insight into. For scholars, students, and the general reader alike, this companion helps to makes Hardy's novels accessible to contemporary readers by providing a detailed biography of Hardy, plot summaries of each novel, and analyses of the critical contexts surrounding Hardy's writing. Entries, organized alphabetically, focus on the people, cultural forces, literary forms, and movements that influenced Hardy's novels. The companion also suggests approaches for original interpretations and suggestions for further study"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Acknowledgments

Abbreviations

Preface

Introduction: Thomas Hardy's Significance to Literature

Biography of Thomas Hardy

Chronological Listing of Hardy's Major Published Works

The Companion

Works Cited

Index.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781476643014

1476643016

OCLC:

1253375642