Woman Much Missed
“Woman Much Missed” by Thomas Hardy is a poignant collection of poetry published by Penguin Books, Limited in 2015. This edition, part of the Little Black Classics series, comprises 64 pages and is presented in English. The work reflects Hardy’s profound grief following the death of his wife, Emma, and showcases some of the most evocative verse of his career, contributing to the rich tradition of elegiac poetry in the English language.
Readers will find in this collection a deep exploration of loss and remembrance, as Hardy’s verses resonate with emotional depth and lyrical beauty. The poems capture the essence of mourning while also celebrating the enduring impact of love. As part of the Little Black Classics series, this edition highlights the diversity of literary voices and themes, offering insights into Hardy’s reflections on life and death within the broader context of European poetry.
Official synopsis Publisher
‘Woman much missed, how you call to me, call to me…’
After the death of his wife Emma, a grief-stricken Hardy wrote some of the best verse of his career. Moving and evocative, it ranks among the greatest elegiac poetry in the language.
Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin’s 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928). Hardy’s works available in Penguin Classics are A Laodicean, A Pair of Blue Eyes, Desperate Remedies, Far from the Madding Crowd, Jude the Obscure, Selected Poems, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, The Distracted Preacher and Other Tales, The Fiddler of the Reels and Other Stories, The Hand of Ethelberta, The Mayor of Casterbridge, The Pursuit of the Well-beloved and The Well-beloved, The Return of the Native, The Trumpet-Major, The Withered Arm and Other Stories, The Woodlanders, Two on a Tower and Under the Greenwood Tree.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Woman Much Missed” about?
Who is the author of “Woman Much Missed”?
When was “Woman Much Missed” published?
What is the ISBN for “Woman Much Missed”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
