The Poetry of Thomas Hardy

A Handbook and Commentary

By J. O. Bailey | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

This handbook provides the background necessary for fully understanding the nearly one thousand poems of Hardy. As it treats the poems individually and often supplements the analysis of a poem by relating it to other poems and to passages in the fiction, every comment helps build a portrait of Hardy as a poet.

Originally published in 1970.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of The Poetry of Thomas Hardy

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807811351
Paperback
ISBN 9780807896112
EBook
ISBN 9781469639390
PDF
ISBN 9798890875723

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This handbook provides the background necessary for fully understanding the nearly one thousand poems of Hardy. As it treats the poems individually and often supplements the analysis of a poem by relating it to other poems and to passages in the fiction, every comment helps build a portrait of Hardy as a poet.

Originally published in 1970.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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This handbook provides the background necessary for fully understanding the nearly one thousand poems of Hardy. As it treats the poems individually and often supplements the analysis of a poem by relating it to other poems and to passages in the fiction, every comment helps build a portrait of Hardy as a poet.

Originally published in 1970.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Poetry of Thomas Hardy?

Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Poetry / Poems

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How long is The Poetry of Thomas Hardy and how many pages does it have?

The Poetry of Thomas Hardy has 742 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Poetry of Thomas Hardy?

J. O. Bailey

Who is the Publisher of the book The Poetry of Thomas Hardy?

The University of North Carolina Press

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The Poetry of Thomas Hardy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807811351) and paperback(ISBN 9780807896112) and ebook(ISBN 9781469639390) and pdf(ISBN 9798890875723)

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