The Trumpet Major (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162710976)

The Trumpet Major is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1880. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the story revolves around the love triangle between Anne Garland, a beautiful and spirited young woman, John Loveday, a brave and loyal soldier, and Bob Loveday, John's younger brother and a talented musician. The novel is set in the fictional town of Casterbridge, where John is stationed as a trumpet major in the local militia. Anne, the daughter of a prosperous farmer, falls in love with John, but their relationship is complicated by the arrival of Bob, who also harbors feelings for Anne. As tensions rise between the two brothers, Anne must choose between them, while also dealing with the threat of invasion by the French army.The Trumpet Major is a vivid portrayal of life in rural England during the early 19th century, with Hardy's characteristic attention to detail and richly drawn characters. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war on ordinary people, as well as the tensions between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing society. With its mix of romance, adventure, and historical detail, The Trumpet Major remains a beloved classic of English literature.Anne was so flurried by the military incidents attending her return home that she was almost afraid to venture alone outside her mother's premises. Moreover, the numerous soldiers, regular and otherwise, that haunted Overcombe and its neighbourhood, were getting better acquainted with the villagers, and the result was that they were always standing at garden gates, walking in the orchards, or sitting gossiping just within cottage doors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Hardy
ISBN-10: 1162710977
ISBN-13: 9781162710976
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 318
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.67d