The Life Of Thomas Hardy

The Life of Thomas Hardy by Brennecke, Jr., Ernest is a comprehensive biography of the famous English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy. The book delves into the life and works of Hardy, exploring his childhood, education, personal life, and literary career. It covers his early years as an apprentice architect, his rise to literary fame, and his later years as a celebrated author.The book also provides a detailed analysis of Hardy's major works, including his novels such as Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, and Jude the Obscure, as well as his poetry collections. It examines the themes, characters, and literary techniques that make Hardy's work so enduring and influential.In addition to exploring Hardy's literary achievements, the book also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and romantic partners. It discusses his marriage to Emma Lavinia Gifford and the difficulties they faced, as well as his later relationship with Florence Emily Dugdale.Overall, The Life of Thomas Hardy is a comprehensive and insightful biography of one of England's greatest literary figures. It provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Hardy's life and work, and is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of English literature.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.