Levine, George

Reading Thomas Hardy (Reading Writers and Their Work)

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ISBN 13:
9781316630808
author:
Levine, George
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
166
Dimensions:
23.19 x 16.21 x 1.04 centimetres
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Criticsm, European
Condition:
New
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£22.00

Description

This major new reading of Thomas Hardy's novels by leading critic George Levine offers a fresh perspective on the author's work. By focusing on Hardy's poetic and precise renderings of the natural world, Levine disentangles his often complex prose to reveal a deeper understanding of the author's fiction.

Levine provides an overview of Hardy's entire fictional canon, with in-depth discussions of his early and late novels, including his last work, The Well-Beloved. He also explores how Hardy drew inspiration from Charles Darwin's ideas and writing strategies, shedding new light on the works of other notable authors such as Virginia Woolf and D.H. Lawrence.

By reading Hardy in the context of his love for nature and all living things, Levine reveals a nuanced understanding of the author's fiction, often characterized by its bleakest narratives. This book provides a valuable insight into Hardy's work, ideal for readers looking to deepen their understanding of this important literary figure.

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