{"product_id":"thomas-hardy-british-and-irish-authors","title":"Thomas Hardy (British and Irish Authors)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lance St John Butler\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cambridge University Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reprint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780521292719\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23-02-1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Thomas Hardy\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lance St John Butler offers a substantial introduction to Hardy's six major novels and his poetry. The book explores Hardy's portrayal of human emotions and relationships, particularly focusing on the themes of love, loss, and the tragic struggles of life. Butler argues that Hardy's ability to universalize human suffering is what makes him a timeless and significant author, drawing comparisons with Shakespeare for his exploration of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-depth Study\u003c\/strong\u003e: Detailed analysis of Hardy's major novels and poems, with a critical examination of key passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Themes\u003c\/strong\u003e: Focus on Hardy's exploration of love, human tragedy, and the emotional depth of his characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e: A counterargument to the notion that Hardy \"wrote badly,\" defending his creative abilities and literary importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalanced Critique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Honest assessment of Hardy's quirks as a writer, but ultimately highlighting his mastery in the craft of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book provides an insightful and comprehensive evaluation of Thomas Hardy's works, making it an essential read for literature enthusiasts and scholars. It reaffirms Hardy's place as one of the most important novelists and poets in English literary history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49951603392816,"sku":"Sarat_9780521292719","price":2322.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/cambridge-university-press-book-default-title-thomas-hardy-british-and-irish-authors-41326318780720.jpg?v=1775949586","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/thomas-hardy-british-and-irish-authors","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}