Poems of the Past and the Present
by Thomas Hardy
'Poems of the Past and the Present' Summary
Poems of the Past and the Present is a haunting, lyrical, and profoundly moving collection of poems that explores the human condition in all its complexities. Hardy's poems are deeply rooted in the landscape of his native Dorset, and they capture the beauty and the harshness of the natural world with equal clarity. They also explore the themes of love, loss, and memory, and they offer a unique perspective on the human experience.Book Details
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Thomas Hardy
England
Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, he gained fame as the author of novels such as Far from t...
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