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Routledge Hardy of Wessex: Thomas Hardy Life and Literary Career

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This distinguished scholarly work by Carl J. Weber, first published in 1940 and revised in 1965, traces Thomas Hardy's literary journey from his birthplace in High Brockhampton through to his burial in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey. Drawing on extensive correspondence and primary sources, Weber examines the creative forces behind Hardy's celebrated novels, revealing how his ideas, emotions and lived experiences transformed into the printed volumes that have captivated readers worldwide. The author explores Hardy's motivations and artistic development across his entire career, offering valuable insights into the relationship between the author's life and his literary output. This Routledge Library Editions volume is essential reading for students and scholars of Thomas Hardy's works and nineteenth-century English literature, providing a comprehensive biographical and critical perspective on one of the period's most significant literary figures.

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Carl J. Weber's authoritative biography traces Hardy's complete literary career from his early years in High Brockhampton to his final resting place in Westminster Abbey.

Originally published in 1940 and revised in 1965, this work combines biographical narrative with literary analysis of Hardy's major novels and shorter works.

Extensive use of Hardy's personal letters and correspondence reveals the creative processes and personal experiences that shaped his most celebrated publications.

Explores the connection between Hardy's life events, emotions and intellectual development and the themes that emerge throughout his literary output.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions series dedicated to nineteenth-century literature, making it a scholarly resource for academic study and research.

Ideal for students, scholars and readers interested in Thomas Hardy's works, Victorian literature and the biography of major nineteenth-century authors.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138675334
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Film, Television & Music > Actors & Entertainers
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 20 July 2016
Listed Since: 11 January 2016

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