Hardy, Thomas
A Laodicean: Or the Castle of the De Stancys (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140435061
- author:
- Hardy, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 480
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A Laodicean by Thomas Hardy In this Penguin Classics edition, Thomas Hardy's novel A Laodicean is presented with an introduction and notes that shed new light on its themes. The story revolves around Paula Power, the daughter of a wealthy railway magnate who inherits De Stancy Castle, a property in need of modernization. Paula's decision to commission George Somerset, a young architect, to undertake the work sets off a complex web of emotions and conflicting values. As she navigates her feelings for both Somerset and Captain De Stancy, Paula is also grappling with her own ambiguous views on religion, politics, and social progress. This edition offers a fresh perspective on Hardy's exploration of these themes, drawing parallels between the novel and the author's life and views.
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