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"I loved it, as I love most classics. Similar to most classic British novels, this book has a somewhat slow start. It does, however, redeem itself in later chapters. It was a spectacular read. " — Melanie (5 out of 5 stars)
"I loved it, as I love most classics. Similar to most classic British novels, this book has a somewhat slow start. It does, however, redeem itself in later chapters. It was a spectacular read. "
" My opinion of this book might be a case of bad timing. I may try it again sometime. "
" Read in prep school and all I remember is Clym Yeobright and Eustacia Vye and a pretty depressing tale. Tough to rate of course unless I read it again. Date read is a guess. "
" Takes a long while to get into the story. I didn't care for the people in the story. Nor did I like the story. "
" Listened on audio in the car. Tough to get started with the long description of the heath. Almost gave up. Love the language of the day. So formal. Turned out to be a good love story. "
" My favourite Thomas Hardy book ever! Highly recommended! Thomas Hardy is my favourite author. "
" Inspired a lifelong commitment to reading for pleasure. "
Thomas Hardy (1840–1928), English poet, dramatist, and novelist, was born on the Egdon Heath in Dorset. He studied in Dorchester and apprenticed to an architect before leaving for London, where he began to write. Unable to find a public for his poetry, which idealized the rural life, he turned to the novel and met with success as well as controversy. The strong public reaction against some of his darker themes turned him back to writing verse. Today several of his novels are considered masterpieces of tragedy.
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