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This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Novels:Under the Greenwood TreeFar from the Madding CrowdThe Return of the NativeThe Mayor of CasterbridgeThe WoodlandersTess of the d''UrbervillesJude the ObscureA Pair of Blue EyesThe Trumpet-MajorTwo on a TowerThe Romantic Adventures of a MilkmaidThe Well-BelovedDesperate RemediesThe Hand of EthelbertaA LaodiceanShort Stories:Wessex TalesAn Imaginative WomanThe Three StrangersThe Withered ArmFellow-TownsmenInterlopers at the KnapThe Distracted PreacherLife''s Little IroniesThe Son''s VetoFor Conscience'' SakeA Tragedy of Two AmbitionsOn the Western CircuitTo Please His WifeThe Melancholy Hussar of the German LegionA Tradition of Eighteen Hundred and FourThe Fiddler of the ReelsA Few Crusted CharactersTony Kytes, the Arch-deceiverThe History of the HardcomesThe Superstitious Man''s StoryAndrey Satchel and the Parson and ClerkOld Andrey''s Experience as a MusicianAbsent-Mindedness in a Parish ChoirThe Winters and the PalmleysIncident in Mr. Crookhill''s LifeNetty Sargent''s CopyholdA Group of Noble DamesThe First Countess of WessexBarbara of the House of GrebeThe Marchioness of StonehengeLady MottisfontThe Lady IcenwaySquire Petrick''s LadyAnna, Lady BaxbyThe Lady PenelopeThe Duchess of HamptonshireThe Honourable LauraA Changed Man and Other TalesOther StoriesDrama:The DynastsPoetry Collections:Wessex Poems and Other VersesPoems of the Past and the PresentTime''s Laughingstocks and Other VersesSatires of CircumstanceMoments of VisionLate Lyrics and EarlierOther Works:The Dorsetshire LabourerThe Rev. William Barnes, B.D.The Science of FictionThe Profitable Reading of FictionCandour in English Fiction and more

Wessex Novels and Tales of Thomas Hardy are set in the south and southwest of England, in the area Hardy named "Wessex" after the medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom that existed in this part of that country prior to the unification of England by Æthelstan. These tales depict strong characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances.Wessex Novels:Under the Greenwood TreeFar from the Madding CrowdThe Return of the NativeThe Mayor of CasterbridgeThe WoodlandersTess of the d''UrbervillesJude the ObscureA Pair of Blue EyesThe Trumpet-MajorTwo on a TowerThe Romantic Adventures of a MilkmaidThe Well-BelovedWessex Tales:An Imaginative WomanThe Three StrangersThe Withered ArmFellow-TownsmenInterlopers at the KnapThe Distracted PreacherThomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England.His most famous novels include Tess of the d''Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure.

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Novels:Under the Greenwood TreeFar from the Madding CrowdThe Return of the NativeThe Mayor of CasterbridgeThe WoodlandersTess of the d''UrbervillesJude the ObscureA Pair of Blue EyesThe Trumpet-MajorTwo on a TowerThe Romantic Adventures of a MilkmaidThe Well-BelovedDesperate RemediesThe Hand of EthelbertaA LaodiceanShort Stories:Wessex TalesAn Imaginative WomanThe Three StrangersThe Withered ArmFellow-TownsmenInterlopers at the KnapThe Distracted PreacherLife''s Little IroniesThe Son''s VetoFor Conscience'' SakeA Tragedy of Two AmbitionsOn the Western CircuitTo Please His WifeThe Melancholy Hussar of the German LegionA Tradition of Eighteen Hundred and FourThe Fiddler of the ReelsA Few Crusted CharactersTony Kytes, the Arch-deceiverThe History of the HardcomesThe Superstitious Man''s StoryAndrey Satchel and the Parson and ClerkOld Andrey''s Experience as a MusicianAbsent-Mindedness in a Parish ChoirThe Winters and the PalmleysIncident in Mr. Crookhill''s LifeNetty Sargent''s CopyholdA Group of Noble DamesThe First Countess of WessexBarbara of the House of GrebeThe Marchioness of StonehengeLady MottisfontThe Lady IcenwaySquire Petrick''s LadyAnna, Lady BaxbyThe Lady PenelopeThe Duchess of HamptonshireThe Honourable LauraA Changed Man and Other TalesOther StoriesDrama:The DynastsThe Famous Tragedy of the Queen of CornwallPoetry Collections:Wessex Poems and Other VersesPoems of the Past and the PresentTime''s Laughingstocks and Other VersesSatires of CircumstanceMoments of VisionLate Lyrics and EarlierHuman Shows, Far Phantasies, Songs and TriflesWinter Words in Various Moods and MetresOther PoemsOther Works:The Dorsetshire LabourerThe Rev. William Barnes, B.D.The Science of FictionThe Profitable Reading of FictionCandour in English FictionMemories of Church RestorationShort Essays

This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:Under the Greenwood TreeFar from the Madding CrowdThe Return of the NativeThe Mayor of CasterbridgeThe WoodlandersTess of the d''UrbervillesJude the ObscureA Pair of Blue EyesThe Trumpet-MajorTwo on a TowerThe Romantic Adventures of a MilkmaidThe Well-BelovedDesperate RemediesThe Hand of EthelbertaA LaodiceanThe Complete Novels of Thomas Hardy contains all 15 classics of this great Victorian author. His novels mainly concern tragic characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances, and they are often set in the semi-fictional region of Wessex, based on the medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom.Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England.His most famous novels include Tess of the d''Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd and Jude the Obscure.

"Desperate Remedies" – A young woman, Cytherea Graye, is forced by poverty to accept a post as lady''s maid to the eccentric Miss Aldclyffe, the woman whom her father had loved but had been unable to marry. Cytherea loves a young architect, Edward Springrove, but Miss Adclyffe''s machinations, the discovery that Edward is already engaged to a woman whom he does not love, and the urgent need to support a sick brother drive Cytherea to accept the hand of Aeneas Manston, Miss Adclyffe''s illegitimate son, whose first wife is believed to have perished in a fire."The Hand of Ethelberta" – Ethelberta was raised in humble circumstances but, through her work as a governess, married well at the age of eighteen. Her husband died soon after the wedding and, now twenty-one, Ethelberta lives with her mother-in-law. In the three years that have elapsed since the death of her husband, Ethelberta has been treated to foreign travel and further privilege, making a career as a famous poet and storyteller. Beautiful, clever, and rational, she easily attracts four very persistent suitors, but is reluctant to give her much-coveted hand."A Laodicean" – Paula Power inherits a medieval castle from her industrialist father who has purchased it from the aristocratic De Stancy family. She employs George Somerset, a newly qualified architect from London. He shows an interest in Paula, as well as Captain De Stancy, an impoverished scion of the family. Paula is attracted to both of them for their different virtues but William Dare, an illegitimate son of Captain De Stancy and an amateur photographer, helps his father by counterfeiting a telegram and a photograph to make Somerset look bad.Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth.

Thomas Hardy''s ''Wessex Tales Series: 18 Novels & Stories (Complete Collection)'' introduces readers to a collection of captivating tales set in the fictional region of Wessex. Hardy''s literary style epitomizes the realism and naturalism of the late 19th century, as he delves into the complexities of human nature and society. Each story showcases Hardy''s keen observations of rural life and the struggles of ordinary individuals, making the collection a rich tapestry of authentic and poignant narratives. Through vivid descriptions and rich character development, Hardy weaves a compelling narrative that lingers in the minds of readers long after the final page. Thomas Hardy, a renowned English novelist and poet, drew inspiration from his upbringing in the rural English countryside to create the vivid landscapes and characters found in the Wessex Tales. His experiences as an architect and his deep connection to the environment shaped his writing, allowing him to explore themes of love, fate, and societal constraints with profound insight and depth. Hardy''s keen social commentary and masterful storytelling have solidified his reputation as one of the greatest writers of his time. I highly recommend ''Wessex Tales Series: 18 Novels & Stories (Complete Collection)'' to readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling, rich character development, and thought-provoking themes. Thomas Hardy''s timeless tales offer a glimpse into the human experience and continue to resonate with audiences today.