Thomas Hardy: A Beginner's Guide - Couverture souple

Abbott, Rob; Bell, Charlie

 
9780340800362: Thomas Hardy: A Beginner's Guide

Synopsis

This volume introduces you to the life and works of this eminent and prolific Victorian writer. By exploring some of his major novels, short stories and poems, the writers aim to show the relevance of Hardy in the 21st century and help you to develop your own responses to the works. The authors text explores how to approach the novels, short stories and poems and offer contemporary critical approaches to Hardy and his work. They examine Hardy's proccupations with such themes as morality, aspiration, fatalism, nature, industrialization, and the relationship between men and women. Hardy's influence, both in his lifetime and in the 21st century is also explored.

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À propos de l?auteur

Rob Abbott is an experienced lecturer and writer. He has published books on creative writing and literature. Charlie Bell has taught adults since 1988 and has been involved in developing writing skills in Kent.

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