Satires Of Circumstance, Lyrics And Reveries, With Miscellaneous Pieces

Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces

by Thomas Hardy

This collection of poems by Thomas Hardy, known for his novels like "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" and "Far from the Madding Crowd," explores themes of death, departure, and unfulfilled love. While many poems delve into melancholic reflections, the collection also features 'Satires of Circumstance,' a series of 15 humorous poems with a bittersweet undertone. Some poems are presented as short dramatic readings, featuring dialogue, which adds another layer to the reader's experience.

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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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