Routledge Hardy of Wessex: His Life and Literary Career

Explore the life and work of one of the most significant authors of the nineteenth century with Hardy of Wessex: His Life and Literary Career. Part of the Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel, this book provides a deep look into the development of Thomas Hardy's writing. Written by distinguished Hardy scholar Carl J. Weber, this work traces the author's journey from High Brockhampton to his final resting place in Poet's Corner at Westminster Abbey. By utilizing a wide range of letters, Weber explains the motivations behind Hardy's writing and how his personal ideas, emotions, and experiences transformed into the famous printed volumes known around the world. This text is an essential resource for students and readers interested in the history of the nineteenth-century novel and the specific literary movements of the era. Whether you are researching literary theory or studying the evolution of English literature, this revised edition offers a clear perspective on the creative process of a literary giant.