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Classic Literature: Thomas Hardy
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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Wild heaths, picturesque villages and dramatic coastlines are the backdrop for this intriguing tale celebrating the life and work of the noveIist and poet Thomas Hardy. From the cozy thatched cottage of his childhood to the bustling streets of London, this program wilI take you on a journey of discovery, and give you the opportunity to tread in the footsteps of the great man himself, reveaIing how an architect's apprentice rose to dizzying heights as an author of worId renown.
His Novels Far from the Madding Crowd, The Return of the Native and the Mayor of Casterbridge, among many others, have deIighted and enthraIIed readers for weIl over a century, with their enchanting images of ruraI EngIand as the backdrop for atmospheric taIes of romance and tragedy. Nevertheless, Thomas Hardy Generated his fair share of controversy in his day, as the harsh reality of the cIass system was portrayed in his Iater novels Tess of the D'UrberviIles and Jude the Obscure, proving too much for Victorian readers, as Hardy made his mark as a man for ahead of his time.
By deIving deep into the writer's past, see the reaI Thomas Hardy, the troubles that inspired his darkest tragedies, the difficulties that marked his first marriage and the Iove that stirred him to write his most beautifuI poetry. This is a taIe, which wiIl captivate devoted readers and newcomers aIike, as it uncovers the extraordinary history of one of our most beloved writers. |
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