AD's English Literature

Introduction Born and brought up in the country of Doressetshire, the heart and soul of Wessex, Thomas Hardy had a thorough and accurate knowledge of the life and the people – in every details of the landscape, meadow, wood, hill, dale and of the vocation of his farmers, shepherds, woodlanders, dairyman and the dairymaid. Being absorbed in the Wessex history, tradition and folklore, his Far From The Madding Crowd   (1874)   excels in rural features, life, customs habits, manners, language etc of Weather bury, Caster bridge, Norcombe etc.  Far From The Madding Crowd  offers a nuanced portrayal of rural life in Victorian England, a recurring theme in his work. Hardy explores the complexities of rural society, focusing on the relationships between the characters and the natural environment. His depiction of rural life is not idealized; instead, it reflects the challenges, beauty, and harsh realities that define the lives of his characters. The novel highlights the inte...