Selected Poems
Selected Poems by Thomas Hardy, published by Penguin Books in 1978, presents a comprehensive collection of the poet’s work spanning the last three decades of his life. This 11th Printing edition contains 463 pages and is written in English. The selection showcases Hardy’s diverse metrical styles and stanza forms, reflecting his philosophical depth and the emotional complexity of his poetry.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as fate, sorrow, and love within this volume. Hardy’s poetry often embodies a modern perspective, merging irony and stoicism while addressing the human experience of loss and regret. The collection features poignant love lyrics dedicated to his late wife, exemplifying the modern elegy. Additionally, the book includes an insightful introductory essay along with textual and explanatory notes, enhancing the reader’s understanding of Hardy’s work and its context.
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After the hostile reception of Jude the Obscure in 1896, Thomas Hardy devoted the last thirty years of his life to poetry. This generous selection of poems displays the wide variety of his metrical styles and stanza forms, as well as the philosophical scope of his work. While his verse is often seen as the culmination of late Victorian moods, Hardy combines irony and stoicism to forge a thoroughly modern stance against ruin. His poems illustrating the perversity of fate are some of the most authentic expressions of human sorrow and regret in the English language; and the love lyrics written for his deceased first wife constitute the best examples of the modern elegy. This volume includes an insightful introductory essay along with textual and explanatory notes.
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