Thomas Hardy, O.M.: The Man, His Works, and the Land of Wessex
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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A definitive critical biography that illuminates the profound synergy between Thomas Hardy’s life and the geography of his fictional Wessex. Clive Holland, a long-time acquaintance of Hardy, offers an intimate portrait of the novelist and poet, meticulously tracing how the landscapes of Dorsetshire—the hills, heaths, and ancient villages—became the crucible for Hardy’s literary imagination. This 1933 volume serves as more than a simple biography; it is an immersive exploration of the "Hardy Country," providing the reader with a deep sense of place that is essential to understanding the psychological and atmospheric density of his novels. The work is further distinguished by the evocative illustrations of Douglas Snowden, whose depictions of Wessex scenes capture the stark, haunting beauty that Hardy’s prose so famously codified. Holland’s writing is marked by a sincere, reverent tone, reflecting the mid-1930s academic and public fascination with preserving the memory of one of England’s most significant Victorian literary voices. For the student of literature or the dedicated Hardy collector, this book remains a foundational secondary text, offering invaluable context on the cultural and regional forces that shaped one of the most enduring legacies in English letters.
Author: Clive Holland
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
A definitive critical biography that illuminates the profound synergy between Thomas Hardy’s life and the geography of his fictional Wessex. Clive Holland, a long-time acquaintance of Hardy, offers an intimate portrait of the novelist and poet, meticulously tracing how the landscapes of Dorsetshire—the hills, heaths, and ancient villages—became the crucible for Hardy’s literary imagination. This 1933 volume serves as more than a simple biography; it is an immersive exploration of the "Hardy Country," providing the reader with a deep sense of place that is essential to understanding the psychological and atmospheric density of his novels. The work is further distinguished by the evocative illustrations of Douglas Snowden, whose depictions of Wessex scenes capture the stark, haunting beauty that Hardy’s prose so famously codified. Holland’s writing is marked by a sincere, reverent tone, reflecting the mid-1930s academic and public fascination with preserving the memory of one of England’s most significant Victorian literary voices. For the student of literature or the dedicated Hardy collector, this book remains a foundational secondary text, offering invaluable context on the cultural and regional forces that shaped one of the most enduring legacies in English letters.