Hardy, Thomas

Desperate Remedies (Oxford World's Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780199554829
author:: Hardy, Thomas
format:: Paperback
publisher:: OUP Oxford
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 19.4 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
Genre:: Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
Condition:: New
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Desperate Remedies by Thomas Hardy is a pioneering work in the sensation novel genre. At its core, it tells the story of Aeneas Manston, a complex and alluring figure who navigates a web of deception, blackmail, and violence to achieve his desires. This edition of Desperate Remedies offers a unique insight into Hardy's early writing style, showcasing his ability to craft compelling narratives that explore deeper themes such as social injustice and the treatment of women. The novel raises fundamental questions about probability and causality, inviting readers to consider the consequences of human actions. Published by Oxford World's Classics, this affordable volume provides an accurate text with expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies for further study.

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