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Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Paperback)
Thomas Hardy; Introduction by Michael Irwin; Notes by Michael Irwin; Series edited by Keith Carabine
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Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English
Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury. Set in Hardy's
Wessex, Tess is a moving novel of hypocrisy and double standards.
Its challenging sub-title, A Pure Woman, infuriated critics when
the book was first published in 1891, and it was condemned as
immoral and pessimistic. It tells of Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter
of a poor and dissipated villager, who learns that she may be
descended from the ancient family of d'Urbeville. In her search for
respectability her fortunes fluctuate wildly, and the story assumes
the proportions of a Greek tragedy. It explores Tess's
relationships with two very different men, her struggle against the
social mores of the rural Victorian world which she inhabits and
the hypocrisy of the age. In addressing the double standards of the
time, Hardy's masterly evocation of a world which we have lost,
provides one of the most compelling stories in the canon of English
literature, whose appeal today defies the judgement of Hardy's
contemporary critics.
HarperCollins is pround to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'My life looks as if it had been wasted for
want of chances! When I see what you know, what you have read, and
seen, and thought, I feel what a nothing I am!' Challenging the
hypocrisy and social conventions of the rural Victorian world, Tess
of the D'Urbervilles follows the story of Tess Durbeyfield as she
attempts to escape the poverty of her background, seeking wealth by
claiming connection with the aristocratic D'Urberville family. It
is through Tess's relationships with two very different men that
Hardy tells the story of his tragic heroine, and exposes the double
standards of the world that she inhabits with searing pathos and
heart-rending sentiment.
Set in Hardy's Wessex, Tess is a moving novel of hypocrisy and
double standards. Its challenging sub-title, A Pure Woman,
infuriated critics when the book was first published in 1891, and
it was condemned as immoral and pessimistic. It tells of Tess
Durbeyfield, the daughter of a poor and dissipated villager, who
learns that she may be descended from the ancient family of
d'Urbeville. In her search for respectability her fortunes
fluctuate wildly, and the story assumes the proportions of a Greek
tragedy. It explores Tess's relationships with two very different
men, her struggle against the social mores of the rural Victorian
world which she inhabits and the hypocrisy of the age. In
addressing the double standards of the time, Hardy's masterly
evocation of a world which we have lost, provides one of the most
compelling stories in the canon of English literature, whose appeal
today defies the judgement of Hardy's contemporary critics.
1. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary
field of Cognitive Science. 2. Features extended case studies
throughout to illustrate key concepts from across different fields.
3. Uniquely adopts a cognitive psychology structure throughout,
addressing key issues for each, unlike rival texts which are more
thematically based.
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Ten Poems about Tea (Staple bound)
Sophie Dahl; Illustrated by Jill Perry; Selected by Lorraine Mariner; Contributions by Thomas Hardy, Jo Shapcott, …
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York Notes Advanced offer a fresh and accessible approach to
English Literature. This market-leading series has been completely
updated to meet the needs of today's A-level and undergraduate
students. Written by established literature experts, York Notes
Advanced intorduce students to more sophisticated analysis, a range
of critical perspectives and wider contexts.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. Here is one of Thomas Hardy's most popular
novels, soon to be released as a major motion picture in May 2015.
'I shall do one thing in this life - one thing certain - that is,
love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die'
Independent and spirited, Bathsheba Everdene owns the hearts of
three men. Striving to win her love in different ways, their
relationships with Bathsheba complicate her life in bucolic Wessex
- and cast shadows over their own. With the morals and expectations
of rural society weighing heavily upon her, Bathsheba experiences
the torture of unrequited love and betrayal, and discovers how
random acts of chance and tragedy can dramatically alter life's
course. The first of Hardy's novels to become a major literary
success, Far from the Madding Crowd explores what it means to live
and to love.
1. Provides a comprehensive introduction to the interdisciplinary
field of Cognitive Science. 2. Features extended case studies
throughout to illustrate key concepts from across different fields.
3. Uniquely adopts a cognitive psychology structure throughout,
addressing key issues for each, unlike rival texts which are more
thematically based.
Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardy's
Wessex novels. It tells the story of the young farmer Gabriel Oak
and his love for and pursuit of the elusive Bathsheba Everdene,
whose wayward nature leads her to both tragedy and true love. It
tells of the dashing Sergeant Troy whose rakish philosophy of life
was '...the past was yesterday; never, the day after', and lastly,
of the introverted and reclusive gentleman farmer, Mr Boldwood,
whose love fills him with '...a fearful sense of exposure', when he
first sets eyes on Bathsheba. The background of this tale is the
Wessex countryside in all its moods, contriving to make it one of
the most English of great English novels.
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Far from the Madding Crowd (Paperback)
Thomas Hardy; Edited by Suzanne B. Falck-Yi; Introduction by Linda M. Shires
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'I shall do one thing in this life - one thing for certain - that
is, love you, and long for you, and keep wanting you till I die.'
Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the
beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the
dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and respectable, middle-aged
Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice
Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an
inconstant heart. Far from the Madding Crowd was the first of
Hardy's novels to give the name of Wessex to the landscape of
south-west England, and the first to gain him widespread popularity
as a novelist. Set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural
cycle of the year, the story both upholds and questions rural
values with a startlingly modern sensibility. This new edition
retains the critical text that restores previously deleted and
revised passages. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford
World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature
from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's
commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a
wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions
by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text,
up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
Penguin publishes forty-five of the nation’s top 100 favourite titles. If you haven’t read them yet, then now’s your chance to enjoy some of the nation’s favourite reads in our special 3-for-2 offer. Choose any three titles from The Big Read promotion and get the cheapest one FREE. Please note: Your shopping basket will show the list price of each item with a subtotal and your discount will be applied at the checkout. ‘How could I be expected to know? I was a child when I left this house four months ago. Why didn’t you tell me there was danger? Why didn’t you warn me?’ When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D’Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting her ‘cousin’ Alec proves to be her downfall. A very different man, Angel Clare, seems to offer her love and salvation, but Tess must choose whether to reveal her past or remain silent in the hope of a peaceful future. With its sensitive depiction of the wronged Tess and powerful criticism of social convention, Tess of the D’Urbervilles is one of the most moving and poetic of Hardy’s novels. Based on the three-volume first edition that shocked readers when first published in 1891, this edition includes as appendices: Hardy’s Prefaces, the Landscapes of Tess, episodes originally censored from the Graphic periodical version and a selection of the Graphic illustrations.
HarperCollins is pround to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'My life looks as if it had been wasted for
want of chances! When I see what you know, what you have read, and
seen, and thought, I feel what a nothing I am!' Challenging the
hypocrisy and social conventions of the rural Victorian world, Tess
of the D'Urbervilles follows the story of Tess Durbeyfield as she
attempts to escape the poverty of her background, seeking wealth by
claiming connection with the aristocratic D'Urberville family. It
is through Tess's relationships with two very different men that
Hardy tells the story of his tragic heroine, and exposes the double
standards of the world that she inhabits with searing pathos and
heart-rending sentiment.
When Emma Hardy died in 1912, her husband, the great novelist and
poet Thomas Hardy, began to write Poems of 1912 13, a series of
elegies that are among the most moving in the English language.
Although the couple had been estranged for years, after her death
Hardy fell under Emma s spell again and was enthralled by her as he
hadn t been in decades. He transformed his hopelessly revived love
into poetry, pouring out his yearning and passionate attachment to
a love forever lost. Poems of 1912 13 and the other elegies about
Emma included in this volume have been read and discussed by poets
and scholars for almost a century but never collected in their own
book. Their accessibility, emotional power, and focus on the
mysterious complexities of marriage make them of interest to a
broad public. Readers will cherish this beautifully produced,
illustrated volume of poetical testaments to enduring love."
Young, attractive and impetuous, Bathsheba has inherited a farm and
is determined to be as independent as possible. Her natural beauty
is a magnet for men; how will she choose between them? Gabriel Oak
is a young farmer, just set up in business with his own flock of
sheep. He meets Bathsheba and falls in love with her, but she turns
him down. He has to stand by and watch while the woman he loves is
courted by others, first by William Boldwood, much older than
Bathsheba; then by Sergeant Troy, young, handsome, and reckless.
Who will she choose? Throughout Bathsheba's series of mistakes,
Gabriel remains her loyal friend. But will he ever be more than
just a friend?
A selection of the writer's greatest nature poetry, selected by Tom
Paulin, published in a beautiful new edition by Faber. At once a
voice arose among The bleak twigs overhead In a full-hearted
evensong Of joy illimited; An aged thrush, frail, gaunt, and small,
In blast-beruffled plume, Had chosen thus to fling his soul Upon
the growing gloom . . . -The Darkling Thrush
"The Mayor of Casterbridge," by Thomas Hardy, is part of the
"Barnes & Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality
editions at affordable prices to the student and the general
reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of
carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features
of "Barnes & Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned
from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors
Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural
events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations,
parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and
films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study
questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when
appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to
superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical
interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a
constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and
literary-to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring
works.
Thomas Hardy's first masterpiece, "The Mayor of Casterbridge" opens
with a scene of such heartlessness and cruelty that it still shocks
readers today. A poor workman named Michael Henchard, in a fit of
drunken rage, sells his wife and baby daughter to a stranger at a
country fair. Stricken with remorse, Henchard forswears alcohol and
works hard to become a prosperous businessman and the respected
mayor of Casterbridge. But he cannot erase his past. His wife
ultimately returns to offer Henchard the choice of redemption or a
further descent into his ownself-destructive nature. A dark,
complex story, "The Mayor of Casterbridge" brims with invention,
vitality, and even wit.
Phillip Lopate, a professor at Hofstra University in New York City,
is best known as an essayist ("Bachelorhood," "Against Joie De
Vivre," "Portrait of My Body"). He is the editor of the anthology
"Art of the Personal Essay" and has written a novel, "The Rug
Merchant," and a book of poetry, "The Daily Round,"
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