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Julie wrote: "Funny, I think this is my least favorite work by Hardy! Regardless, I am so thrilled to have a fresh circulation of his work on here, especially by such an intelligent woman and savvy reader.
How g..."
Julie, how I appreciate your kind words. And I agree about the names of the suitors and how it foretold the personality of each. But of course, my favorite was Gabriel Oak.
And about Thomas Hardy, it seems like I started with his last books as in Jude the Obscure and Tess of the de Uberville. But I am enjoying making my way through his works.
Always a pleasure to hear from you, Julie. Take care sweet friend.
This book has been staring at me from the shelves of my home library for years and I have no idea why I haven't read it yet. Your excellent review encourages me to dust it off and get started.
Wonderful review! His writing is fabulous, isn't it? Rich in texture, he paints beautiful pictures.
Jill H. wrote: "This book has been staring at me from the shelves of my home library for years and I have no idea why I haven't read it yet. Your excellent review encourages me to dust it off and get started."
Oh my, Jill. How there is a book that remains for years in our bookcases is a mystery isn’t it? And so this perhaps might be the time to take it down and dust it off. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
Chris wrote: "Wonderful review! His writing is fabulous, isn't it? Rich in texture, he paints beautiful pictures."
Thank you, Chris. And what a perfect description of the prose of Thomas Hardy. It is indeed like a painting with beautiful texture. I was so moved by the pastoral scenes in Far From the Madding Crowd.
A great review, Lorna!
Far from the Madding Crowd is one of my three Hardy favourites (Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the Woodlanders are the others)!
Thomas Hardy has a true gift for describing the countryside, its seasons and weather fluctuations. He was a poet too and grasped the essence of things around him. It is so fabulous.
Moreover he evokes farming activities with a great accuracy. Despite the development of mechanics in agriculture, basic processes, the wellbeing of flock and cattle, harvest times, etc, have remained the same.
I can only sympathise with Gabriel Oak who is an endearing quiet hero, a steady and reliable man. (The Hebraic root of his first name convey a notion of God's strength, enhanced by his name.) Giles Winterbourne in the Woodlanders reminded me of Gabriel Oak!
Claudia wrote: "A great review, Lorna!
Far from the Madding Crowd is one of my three Hardy favourites (Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the Woodlanders are the others)!
Thomas Hardy has a true gift for describing ..."
Claudia, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Far From the Madding Crowd, and the writing and poetry of Thomas Hardy. I love how you describe his descriptions of the countryside and the agrarian landscape.
On your recommendation, I have added The Woodlanders. I also came across a literary biography about Thomas Hardy by Claire Tomalin. So I am excited to continue my reading.
Again Claudia, thank you for your wonderful comments. It is appreciated.
I agree with you, Lorna. Hardy's descriptions are splendid, as is your review of this wonderful classic!
Kimber wrote: "I agree with you, Lorna. Hardy's descriptions are splendid, as is your review of this wonderful classic!"
Thank you for your kind words, Kimber. This was such a beautiful book. I loved it.
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Julie wrote: "Funny, I think this is my least favorite work by Hardy! Regardless, I am so thrilled to have a fresh circulation of his work on here, especially by such an intelligent woman and savvy reader.How g..."
Julie, how I appreciate your kind words. And I agree about the names of the suitors and how it foretold the personality of each. But of course, my favorite was Gabriel Oak.
And about Thomas Hardy, it seems like I started with his last books as in Jude the Obscure and Tess of the de Uberville. But I am enjoying making my way through his works.
Always a pleasure to hear from you, Julie. Take care sweet friend.
This book has been staring at me from the shelves of my home library for years and I have no idea why I haven't read it yet. Your excellent review encourages me to dust it off and get started.
Wonderful review! His writing is fabulous, isn't it? Rich in texture, he paints beautiful pictures.
Jill H. wrote: "This book has been staring at me from the shelves of my home library for years and I have no idea why I haven't read it yet. Your excellent review encourages me to dust it off and get started."Oh my, Jill. How there is a book that remains for years in our bookcases is a mystery isn’t it? And so this perhaps might be the time to take it down and dust it off. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.
Chris wrote: "Wonderful review! His writing is fabulous, isn't it? Rich in texture, he paints beautiful pictures."Thank you, Chris. And what a perfect description of the prose of Thomas Hardy. It is indeed like a painting with beautiful texture. I was so moved by the pastoral scenes in Far From the Madding Crowd.
A great review, Lorna!Far from the Madding Crowd is one of my three Hardy favourites (Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the Woodlanders are the others)!
Thomas Hardy has a true gift for describing the countryside, its seasons and weather fluctuations. He was a poet too and grasped the essence of things around him. It is so fabulous.
Moreover he evokes farming activities with a great accuracy. Despite the development of mechanics in agriculture, basic processes, the wellbeing of flock and cattle, harvest times, etc, have remained the same.
I can only sympathise with Gabriel Oak who is an endearing quiet hero, a steady and reliable man. (The Hebraic root of his first name convey a notion of God's strength, enhanced by his name.) Giles Winterbourne in the Woodlanders reminded me of Gabriel Oak!
Claudia wrote: "A great review, Lorna!Far from the Madding Crowd is one of my three Hardy favourites (Tess of the D'Urbervilles and the Woodlanders are the others)!
Thomas Hardy has a true gift for describing ..."
Claudia, thank you so much for your lovely comments about Far From the Madding Crowd, and the writing and poetry of Thomas Hardy. I love how you describe his descriptions of the countryside and the agrarian landscape.
On your recommendation, I have added The Woodlanders. I also came across a literary biography about Thomas Hardy by Claire Tomalin. So I am excited to continue my reading.
Again Claudia, thank you for your wonderful comments. It is appreciated.
I agree with you, Lorna. Hardy's descriptions are splendid, as is your review of this wonderful classic!
Kimber wrote: "I agree with you, Lorna. Hardy's descriptions are splendid, as is your review of this wonderful classic!"Thank you for your kind words, Kimber. This was such a beautiful book. I loved it.
How great are the names of the 3 suitors?? I mean, come on: Gabriel Oak (the strong, silent type!). William Boldwood (a leader in the community, and probably difficult to live with!). And Sergeant Francis Troy (complex, wounded, named after a city we associate with a famous war!).
I am so interested in your Hardy reads (and rereads), and I hope they inspire me to tackle them all again myself.