Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

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Author Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
Title Far from the Madding Crowd
Summary "Far from the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers on the character Gabriel Oak, a farmer, and his life in a rural community, particularly focusing on his relationships and encounters with the strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene, who enters his life during a series of pastoral events. The beginning of the novel introduces Gabriel Oak as a diligent farmer with a quiet demeanor, who soon becomes enchanted by Bathsheba Everdene, a young woman with a remarkable presence. The opening chapters depict their initial interactions, showcasing Gabriel's admiration for Bathsheba as she engages in somewhat vain behavior while traveling in a wagon. The narrative sets the tone for the complexities of rural life and courtship during this period, as Gabriel navigates his feelings toward Bathsheba amidst the backdrop of pastoral challenges and societal norms. The reader is drawn into a world of idyllic landscapes and the intricate dynamics between men and women, hinting at the trials and tribulations that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Pastoral fiction
Subject Farm life -- Fiction
Subject Women farmers -- Fiction
Subject Wessex (England) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 27
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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