Far from the Madding Crowd

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Far from the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The story explores themes of love, rural life, and the complexities of human relationships, primarily revolving around the character of Gabriel Oak, a diligent farmer, and Bathsheba Everdene, a young woman full of charm and ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Gabriel Oak, a competent and unassuming farmer with a gentle demeanor. As he is working in the fields, he catches sight of a beautiful young woman, Bathsheba, who rides past in a waggon. Gabriel's initial impression of her leads to a unreciprocated fascination, as she appears self-absorbed and vain. The early chapters depict Gabriel's shy admiration for Bathsheba, alongside his commitment to his sheep farm, setting the stage for an intricate exploration of their personalities and differing ideals. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that their paths are destined to intertwine, marked by both trials and triumphs in the backdrop of their rural lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteers and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_from_the_Madding_Crowd

Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 1994-02-01