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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.

This carefully crafted ebook: "FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD (British Classics Series)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of the farmer Bathsheba Everdene, her life and relationships - especially with her lonely neighbor William Boldwood, the faithful shepherd Gabriel Oak, and the thriftless soldier Sergeant Troy. It is the first of Hardy''s novels to be set in a fictional county of Wessex in rural southwest England. The novel deals in themes of love, honor and betrayal, against a backdrop of the seemingly idyllic, but often harsh, realities of a farming community in Victorian England.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 and Charles Dickens. Like Dickens, he was highly critical of much in Victorian society, though Hardy focused more on a declining rural society. While Hardy regarded himself primarily as a poet, initially he gained fame as the author of novels, including Far from the Madding Crowd, Tess of the d''Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. Most of his fictional works were set in the semi-fictional region of Wessex. They explored tragic characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances.

Thomas Hardy''s ''Premium Collection'' encapsulates the literary genius of the renowned author through a compilation of 15 novels, 53 short stories, and over 650 poems, all illustrated to enhance the reader''s experience. Hardy''s writing style is characterized by its realistic depiction of rural life in Victorian England, filled with themes of love, tragedy, and social issues. This collection serves as a comprehensive insight into Hardy''s versatility as a writer, showcasing his mastery in multiple forms of storytelling. The detailed descriptions and emotional depth in his works make them timeless classics in English literature. Thomas Hardy, a prolific writer of the 19th century, was deeply influenced by his upbringing in the English countryside, which is reflected in his vivid portrayals of nature and the human experience. His profound understanding of the complexities of human relationships and societal norms shines through in each piece, making his works both relatable and thought-provoking. I highly recommend Thomas Hardy''s ''Premium Collection'' to all literature enthusiasts looking to delve into the captivating world of Victorian fiction. This anthology provides a rich tapestry of Hardy''s finest works, showcasing his enduring legacy as a prominent figure in the literary canon.