{"product_id":"lifes-little-ironies-thomas-hardy-9781023110037","title":"Life's Little Ironies","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the subtle tragedies and wry observations of humanity in Thomas Hardy's \"Life's Little Ironies: A set of tales with some colloquial sketches entitled A Few Crusted Characters.\" This collection of short stories from the 19th century showcases Hardy's keen eye for character and his unflinching portrayal of social realities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDive into a world populated by memorable figures, brought to life through Hardy's masterful storytelling. These are not grand narratives of heroes and villains, but intimate glimpses into the everyday lives of ordinary people facing extraordinary circumstances. The stories offer insightful social commentary woven into compelling narratives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA cornerstone of English literature, \"Life's Little Ironies\" remains a testament to Hardy's enduring power as a writer. Experience the brilliance of a literary master in this meticulously prepared print republication, preserving the original text for lasting enjoyment. Perfect for readers of classic short stories and those interested in the nuances of 19th-century English life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Thomas Hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1023110032\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781023110037\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.37d","brand":"Thomas Hardy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443875819775,"sku":"9781023110037","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_41122063-c19a-4743-a47c-9adc36af06f1.jpg?v=1777208466","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/lifes-little-ironies-thomas-hardy-9781023110037","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}