The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid by Thomas Hardy
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| Author | Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 |
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| Title | The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1920 Macmillan and Co. _A Changed Man and Other Tales_ edition by David Price |
| Summary | "The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around a young milkmaid named Margery Tucker living in the idyllic Valley of the Exe, exploring her encounters with a mysterious nobleman, Baron von Xanten, who enters her life during a moment of crisis. The novel touches on themes of romantic yearning, social class distinctions, and the effects of unforeseen circumstances in the simple yet profound existence of rural life. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a misty May morning in the 1840s, establishing the serene yet vibrant atmosphere of the countryside where Margery, the protagonist, is immersed in her daily duties as a milkmaid. As she navigates through dense fog to deliver butter to her grandmother, she unexpectedly encounters the Baron, a man grappling with personal anguish. Their initial meeting is charged with tension as they share a moment of intimacy, leading to a burgeoning connection that intertwines their fates. Margery's innocent charm and the Baron's troubled demeanor set the stage for a unique romantic adventure characterized by social intricacies and emotional depth. The budding relationship raises questions about class, agency, and the nature of love in the idyllic yet complex agrarian world they inhabit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Women agricultural laborers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2996 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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