Thomas Hardy: His Life and Work

by F.E. Halliday

Hardy's belief that 'The ultimate aim of the poet should be to touch our hearts by showing his own,' is endorsed in his own works - whether poetry or prose, his compassion is what lends it greatness. The full appreciation of his work depends on an understanding of his they are so inextricably intertwined that they must be treated together. With the refined estimation of an expert, Halliday gives us a remarkable introduction to Hardy's anguished soul and brilliant work.

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

Reviews

[Suni Lundström · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Eleni · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had six biographies of Hardy at home - and no time to read them all. Of the six, I narrowed it down to three: two I would skim and one I would read. This made the "skimming" cut. It's a readable biography, but it's a bit too twee.