Wallis, Steve
Thomas Hardy's Dorset Through Time
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445607542
- author:
- Wallis, Steve
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.2 x 16.4 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Thomas Hardy's Dorset Through Time by Steve Wallis explores the enduring legacy of Thomas Hardy in his beloved county of Dorset. This unique tour takes readers through the places that inspired Hardy's novels, from his birthplace at Stinsford to his old age at Max Gate. Through a combination of old and new images, Wallis charts the changes that have taken place in Dorset since Hardy's time, while also examining the author's life and work. This nostalgic journey offers a fresh perspective on one of literature's most iconic figures and his connection to the land he loved. By revisiting the heartland of Wessex, Wallis provides a fascinating insight into Thomas Hardy's world and its enduring appeal.