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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

When Tess Durbeyfield is driven by family poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urbervilles and seek a portion of their family fortune, meeting her 'cousin' Alec proves to be her downfall.

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Far From the Madding Crowd

Bathsheba Everdene, a proud working woman whose life is complicated by three different men - respectable farmer Boldwood, seductive Sergeant Troy and devoted Gabriel - making her the object of scandal and betrayal.

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Woman Much Missed

After the death of his wife Emma, the author wrote some of the best verse of his career. This book deals with his works.

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Wessex Poems, and Other Verses

"Wessex Poems, and Other Verses: Poems of the Past and the Present" is a significant collection of poetry by the renowned English author Thomas Hardy. This volume showcases Hardy's transition from a master of the novel to a profound and influential poet, featuring works that are deeply intertwined with the landscape and lore of his beloved Wessex. The collection is characterized by its exploration of melancholy, fate, and the relentless passage of time, reflecting Hardy's characteristic stoicism and his keen sensitivity to the natural world. The verses included range from intimate personal reflections to broader historical narratives, often touching upon the ironies of life and the complexities of human relationships. Hardy's unique voice-marked by a rugged, often experimental metrical style-captures the essence of the English countryside and the spirits of those who inhabited it. From poignant elegies to stark observations on the human struggle, these poems provide an essential look at the thematic concerns that define Hardy's entire literary output. This work remains a cornerstone of late Victorian and early modern literature, offering readers a rich tapestry of emotion and setting that continues to resonate with contemporary audiences. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall

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The Famous Tragedy of the Queen of Cornwall at Tintagel in Lyonnesse