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The Landscape of Thomas Hardy

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'The Landscape of Thomas Hardy' is a vivid exploration of the geographical inspirations behind the fictional realm of Wessex. Through the eyes of artist and writer Donald Maxwell, this work bridges the gap between the real-world topography of the English West Country and the evocative settings found in the novels and poetry of Thomas Hardy. Maxwell takes the reader on a guided tour of the rolling hills, ancient heaths, and rural villages that define the atmosphere of classics such as 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles,' 'Far from the Madding Crowd,' and 'The Return of the Native.'The book combines literary analysis with topographical detail, providing a visual and descriptive record of the landscapes that shaped Hardy's tragic vision. By identifying the actual locations that correspond to Hardy's fictional landmarks, Maxwell offers a deeper understanding of how environment and place serve as central characters in English literature. This volume is an essential companion for Hardy scholars and an evocative tribute to the rustic beauty of Dorset and its neighboring counties, capturing a sense of place that remains timelessly connected to the literary imagination.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This 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.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781025775708

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