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MACMILLAN - The Hidden Hardy - Literature and Fiction Book

Name: MACMILLAN - The Hidden Hardy - Literature and Fiction Book
Brand: MACMILLAN
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Explore a radical new perspective on the works of Thomas Hardy with The Hidden Hardy by MACMILLAN. This academic study moves beyond traditional interpretations to examine how narrative structure, irony, satire, and allusion shape his famous novels. For years, scholars have viewed Hardy's own accounts of his writing as calculated impostures. This book argues that these same qualities are built directly into the novels themselves. By looking past the respectable and acceptable surfaces of his stories, readers can uncover hidden texts that challenge established social, economic, and cultural structures. Whether you are a student of literature or a dedicated fan of Hardy's prose, this work provides a deep dive into the layers of his storytelling. It offers a way to see his novels not just as period pieces, but as complex works that use deception and irony to critique the world around them. This is an essential addition to any collection focused on English literature and fiction.

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Provides a radical new perspective on the novels of Thomas Hardy through detailed literary analysis.

Examines the use of narrative structure, irony, satire, and allusion within his classic works.

Analyzes the relationship between Hardy's personal accounts and the construction of his fiction.

Uncovers hidden texts that challenge social, economic, and cultural structures of the time.

Offers deep insights into the deceptive surfaces used to mask complex themes in his writing.

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Brand: MACMILLAN
Format: Paperback
ASIN: 1349221589
Category: Books > Subjects > Literature & Fiction
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 January 1992
Listed Since: 07 January 2016

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