Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet born on June 2, 1840, in Dorset, England. He is best known for his keen observations of rural life and his complex characters, often set against the backdrop of the changing social landscape of the Victorian era. Hardy's works, including classics like "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Jude the Obscure," explore themes of fate, love, and the struggles of the individual against societal norms. His writing style is marked by its vivid descriptions and an underlying sense of melancholy, reflecting the challenges of the human condition.
Although Hardy initially gained fame as a novelist, he later turned his talents to poetry, producing a substantial body of work that resonates with readers even today. His insightful commentary on life, nature, and the human experience invites listeners to reflect and ponder alongside his characters. If you’re curious about Hardy’s exploration of life's complexities, we invite you to delve into his books available in the app and discover the beauty of his storytelling for yourself.
Desperate Remedies
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Cytherea Graye is poor, but accepts a post as lady's maid to the eccentric Miss Aldclyffe, the woman whom her father had loved but had not b…
A Group of Noble Dames
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The pedigrees of our county families, arranged in diagrams on the pages of county histories, mostly appear at first sight to be as barren of…
A Changed Man And Other Tales
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Eleven short stories. - Summary by david wales
The Trumpet-Major
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Our heroine, Anne Garland, lives quietly in a rural community deep in the English countryside. However, the arrival of several regiments pr…
The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid
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A milkmaid, Margery, encounters a mysterious foreigner and perhaps prevents him from committing suicide. In gratitude, the man offers her an…
The Woodlanders
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The story takes place in a small woodland village called Little Hintock, and concerns the efforts of an honest woodsman, Giles Winterborne, …
Great Ghost Stories
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A great collection of 12 classic stories about ghosts and the supernatural. Included are stories by Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Ma…
Una mujer soñadora -Thomas Hardy- AlbaLearning Audiolibros y Libros Gratis
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La señora Marchmill abrió uno de los libros y vio, escrito en la primera página, el nombre de su dueño. —¡…
The Mayor of Casterbridge (version 3)
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In a fit of drunkenness, Michael Henchard sells his wife and baby daughter to the highest bidder at a country fair. He lives with regret and…
Wessex Poems
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A collection of poetry by Thomas Hardy, some of which were previously published or adapted into his prose works. - Summary by Libby Gohn
Song of the Soldiers' Wives
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Thomas Hardy is regarded as one of the best English novelists. His novels are heartbreaking, unconventional, sad and lyrical. He also wrote …
In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of "In Time Of The Breaking Of Nations" by Thomas Hardy. This was the Weekly Poetry pro…
The Oxen
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LibriVox volunteers bring you seven different recordings of The Oxen, by Thomas Hardy. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of De…
The Ruined Maid
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While Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. In…
Moments of Vision and Miscellaneous Verses (Selection)
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Hardy claimed poetry as his first love, and published collections until his death in 1928. Although not as well received by his contemporari…
Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces
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Published in 1914, this is a compilation of 107 poems by Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), who is probably better known as the author of such famous…
Middle Age Enthusiasms
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Thomas Hardy, OM was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novel…
La historia de un hombre supersticioso -Thomas Hardy- AlbaLearning Audiolibros …
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“Hubo algo muy extraño acerca de la muerte de William, ¡muy extraño de veras!” suspiró con melancolía un h…
The Two Wives
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Two Wives by Thomas Hardy.This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 15, 2023. ---…
At A Lunar Eclipse
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 25 recordings of At A Lunar Eclipse by Thomas Hardy.This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 27, 2019. …