Thomas Hardy: 431 books

An interesting collection of Hardy's poems published in 1914. It is a classic example of poetic language and melodious phrases. It reflects his views on British colonialism and current events of that age.

In this brilliant short-story, Hardy beautifully employs irony to portray man's lack of control over himself and his circumstances. In this brilliant short-story, he presents a well-knitted plot and comprehensively drawn characters. A part of the Wessex Tales, this brilliant work is engrossing and captivating!

This novel effectively explores the advent of technology and the institution of hereditary aristocracy prevalent in Britain. Raising some basic issues in a brilliant manner, Hardy presents an independent heroine whose presence adds charm to this work. The issues that were being faced by the society at the transition of the modern and the ancient have been beautifully portrayed.

Far from the Madding Crowd" the first of Hardy's novels that gave the name of Wessex to the landscape of south-west England and the first to gain him widespread popularity as a novelist. In rural Victorian England a headstrong young woman inherits her dead uncle's farm. Consequently three very...

Hardy has presented a poignant love-story in "The Trumpet-Major". In the backdrop of Napoleonic Wars, this narrative of desire and sacrifice unfolds and captivates the readers. The female protagonist is being pursued by three suitors. It is the amalgamation of the tug-of-war between them and violence in the background that's unique. Marvellous!

Lays of Ancient Rome is collection of ballads about heroic episodes in Roman history written by Thomas Babington Macaulay, becoming immensely popular in Victorian times, and were a popular subject for recitation, a common pastime of the era. It was set reading in British public schools for more than...

DARKNESS EVERYWHERE... The Sixth World is a dangerous place, with deadly hazards lurking around every corner. Everywhere shadowrunners go, from the top of the world to the deepest, darkest sprawl neighborhood, someone’s always looking to make their rep by taking you down. World of...

An amazing drama that is regarded as a closet drama as it cannot be acted on-stage. Revolving around the Napoleonic wars that were waged against England, the descriptions beautifully capture the imagination and reflect the author's genius.

A companion to History of Oral History, Thinking about Oral History presents parts III and IV of Handbook of Oral History, an essential resource for scholars and students. Guided by Charlton, Myers, and Sharpless, the prominent authors capture the current state-of-the-art in oral history and predict key directions for future growth in theory and application.

"A Group of Noble Dames" is a beautiful collection of short stories. Life-like and multifarious characters have been presented in these pages. A thorough analysis of female mind and thinking is presented through the eyes of the protagonist. Engrossing!

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