Hardy, Thomas
Two on a Tower: A Romance (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140435368
- author:
- Hardy, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 336
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Two On A Tower tells the story of an unlikely love between Lady Constantine and Swithin St. Cleeve, set against the backdrop of the natural world.
The tale explores the emotional lives of its two lovers as they navigate their social differences and personal desires. When Lady Constantine's husband dies, she is free to pursue a relationship with Swithin, but external circumstances threaten to tear them apart.
This novel showcases Thomas Hardy's fascination with science and astronomy, while also delving into the complexities of love across class and age divides.
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