Thomas Hardy

Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses (eBook, ePUB)

Enriched edition. Exploring Time, Love, and Nature: A Victorian Poetry Anthology
Kommentar: Whitfield, Cassidy / Redaktion: Good Press

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses," Thomas Hardy employs a poignant lyricism and a reflective style that delves into the complexities of human existence and the inexorable flow of time. This collection, rich with Hardy's characteristic themes of love, loss, and the inescapable passage of life, is rendered through a blend of traditional verse forms and innovative imagery. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing England, the poems resonate with a somber yet contemplative tone, challenging readers to confront the transient nature of experience while encapsulating the bittersweet essence of nostalgia. Thomas Hardy, renowned for his novels and poetry, draws upon his own life experiences woven with a profound understanding of rural England and the shifting tides of society. His earlier works, such as "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Jude the Obscure," showcase a deep empathy for humanity's struggles, which carries through into this collection of verses. Hardy's literary journey reflects his ambivalence toward modernity, and "Time's Laughingstocks" serves as a culmination of his preoccupation with fate and human folly. This remarkable collection is a must-read for those who appreciate the depth of emotion and philosophical inquiry in poetry. Hardy's insights into human resilience and vulnerability will resonate with anyone seeking to understand the enduring themes of existence. "Time's Laughingstocks" invites readers into a world where every verse echoes the laughter of time, urging contemplation while celebrating the beauty found within ephemeral moments. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era-social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand-picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 159
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664610973
• Artikelnr.: 58499757

Autorenporträt

Thomas Hardy (2 June 1840 - 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, especially William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. While Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, therefore, he gained fame as the author of such novels as Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895). During his lifetime, Hardy's poetry was acclaimed by younger poets (particularly the Georgians) who viewed him as a mentor. After his death his poems were lauded by Ezra Pound, W. H. Auden and Philip Larkin. Many of his novels concern tragic characters struggling against their passions and social circumstances, and they are often set in the semi-fictional region of Wessex; initially based on the medieval Anglo-Saxon kingdom, Hardy's Wessex eventually came to include the counties of Dorset, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon, Hampshire and much of Berkshire, in southwest and south central England. Two of his novels, Tess of the d'Urbervilles and Far from the Madding Crowd, were listed in the top 50 on the BBC's survey The Big Read.