Student Companion to Thomas Hardy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313333965)

In the mid- late 1800s and early 1900s, Thomas Hardy produced a plethora of eclectic works that were considered too candid and even sacrilegious for their time. Hardy's publishing of fiction, drama, poetry, and the short story ranks him with Shakespeare, one of few other authors in the English language to write major works in more than one literary genre. Growing up, Hardy apprenticed as an architect but soon realized his true calling was writing. He based much of his work on his homeland and local culture in England, creating the fictional county of Wessex, the setting for most of his works. This companion explores the life of Hardy, examining his career and most important works. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, as well as readers with a general interest in Hardy's life and works, this book takes a close look at Hardy's unconventional works and why he ultimately decided to abandon novel-writing in favor of his first love-poetry.

Author: Rosemarie Morgan
ISBN-10: 0313333963
ISBN-13: 9780313333965
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2006
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.48h x 6.32w x 0.90d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2007 pg. 294
School Library Journal 08/01/2007 pg. 70