Thomas Hardy’s England
Thomas Hardy’s England by Jo Draper, published by Bloomsbury in 1988, presents a unique pictorial record that intertwines the text of Thomas Hardy’s renowned novels with period photographs taken by his friend, Hermann Lea. This New Ed edition spans 192 pages and is available in English, offering readers a visual and literary exploration of Hardy’s world.
The book features carefully retrieved prints from Lea’s original work, which provide a historical context to Hardy’s narratives. Readers will find a blend of travel and holiday insights focused on South and South East England, alongside an appreciation for 19th-century prose and photography. This edition invites exploration of the places and peoples that shaped Hardy’s literary landscape, making it a significant resource for those interested in the intersection of literature and visual history.
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This pictorial record combines the text of Thomas Hardy’s famous novels with the period photographs of Hardy’s friend, Hermann Lea. Although the original plates of Lea’s work have been destroyed, the prints themselves have been painstakingly retrieved to form the core of this book.
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