Young Thomas Hardy

Young Thomas Hardy by Robert Gittings is a biography published by Penguin in 1978, featuring 368 pages in English. This edition includes revisions and offers a detailed account of the significant first 35 years of Thomas Hardy’s life, aiming to clarify the speculations and half-truths that often surround his early experiences.

Readers will find a thorough exploration of Hardy’s childhood and youth, providing insights into the formative years of this notable English author. The biography delves into the influences and events that shaped Hardy’s development as a poet and writer, presenting a factual narrative that seeks to illuminate his early life and the context in which he created his work.