Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy was the foremost novelist of his time, as well as an established poet. Author of and , Hardy reflected in his works the dynamics of social, intellectual and aesthetic change in nineteenth-century England. This guide provides students with a lucid introduction to Hardy's life and works and the basis for a sound comprehension of his work, including: Exposition and guide, this volume enables readers to form their own readings of one of the most important writers of the nineteenth century.