Thomas Hardy: The Complete Poems
Thomas Hardy: The Complete Poems by T. Hardy, published by Palgrave Macmillan UK on November 28, 2001, is a comprehensive collection that showcases the extensive poetic works of Hardy. This edition spans 1003 pages and includes all of Hardy’s more than nine hundred poems, reflecting his dedication to poetry after he shifted focus from fiction later in his life. The collection features his eight books of verse, uncollected poems, and notable works such as ‘Domicilium’ and the songs from The Dynasts.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Hardy’s poetic creativity, which emerged prominently after he established his reputation as a novelist. The Complete Poems, edited by James Gibson, not only presents Hardy’s prolific output but also includes a detailed notes section for deeper understanding. This edition is significant for those interested in literary criticism and poetry, particularly within the context of 19th-century European literature. Additionally, it features an extra poem, The Sound of Her, further enhancing the collection’s value.
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Thomas Hardy’s first love was always poetry. It was not until 1898, when he was fifty-eight years old, having already established his reputation with fourteen novels and over forty short stories, that his first book of poetry, Wessex Poems was published. For the final thirty years of his life he abandoned fiction and devoted himself entirely to poetry. It is a tribute to his remarkable powers of creativity that he is now not only regarded as one of the most important English novelists but is also recognised as a poet of major stature and ever increasing popularity. The Complete Poems , edited by James Gibson, includes all of Hardy’s prolific output of more than nine hundred poems, complemented by a detailed notes section. Collected in this single volume are his eight books of verse, all the uncollected poems, ‘Domicilium’ and the songs from The Dynasts. This new edition contains an additional poem, The Sound of Her .
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