Thomas Hardy by Rob Abbott

Thomas Hardy by Rob Abbott

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Summary

This Beginner's Guide introduces you to the life and work of this eminent and prolific Victorian writer. Explore some his major novels, short stories and poems, and discover the relevance of Hardy today and devlop your own responses to Hardy's work.

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Thomas Hardy by Rob Abbott

This volume introduces you to the life and works of this eminent and prolific Victorian writer. By exploring some of his major novels, short stories and poems, the writers aim to show the relevance of Hardy in the 21st century and help you to develop your own responses to the works. The authors text explores how to approach the novels, short stories and poems and offer contemporary critical approaches to Hardy and his work. They examine Hardy's proccupations with such themes as morality, aspiration, fatalism, nature, industrialization, and the relationship between men and women. Hardy's influence, both in his lifetime and in the 21st century is also explored.
Rob Abbott is an experienced lecturer and writer. He has published books on creative writing and literature. Charlie Bell has taught adults since 1988 and has been involved in developing writing skills in Kent.
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ISBN 13 9780340800362
ISBN 10 0340800364
Title Thomas Hardy
Author Rob Abbott
Series Beginner's Guides
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher John Murray Press
Year published 2001-06-29
Number of pages 96
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.