Thomas Hardy: The PoemsAuthor :
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Published : Wednesday 21 August 2013
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This stimulating study takes a fresh look at Hardy's poetry and key themes. Part I uses carefully selected extracts for close textual analysis, while Part II examines Hardy's life and works and a sample of criticism. The volume is an ideal introductory guide for those who are studying Hardy's poems for the first time.
Gillian Steinberg offers an approachable introduction to the poems of one of the most prolific and influential English writers, through an examination of wide-ranging selections from his work. Part I of this invaluable study: * provides clear and stimulating close readings of Thomas Hardy's key poems * considers major themes in Hardy's poetry, including ghosts, God's role in the world, war, and the painful passage of time * summarizes the methods of analysis and provides suggestions for further work. Part II supplies essential background material, featuring: * an account of Hardy's life and works * samples of criticism from important Hardy scholars. With a helpful Further Reading section, this insightful volume is ideal for anyone who wishes to appreciate and explore Hardy's poetry for themselves.
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