Thomas Hardy

"A Laodicean: A Story of To-day" by Thomas Hardy intricately weaves elements of Victorian literature into a captivating romance, exploring themes of social class, industrialization, and the complexities of human relationships. Against the backdrop of a changing society, Hardy crafts a tale of love and ambition, where characters grapple with the ambiguity of their desires amidst the pressures of social expectations and industrial progress. With Gothic elements infused into the narrative, including haunting architecture and symbolic imagery, the novel delves into the darker facets of human nature and the inevitable hand of fate. As characters navigate the intricacies of love triangles and marriage, Hardy provides a melancholic critique of society's rigid hierarchies and the impact of modernity on traditional values. Through its exploration of romance and societal critique, "A Laodicean" offers readers a poignant reflection on the human condition and the timeless struggles of individuals caught between ambition and societal constraints. Hardy's masterful storytelling evokes a sense of longing and melancholy, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of love, fate, and the ever-changing landscape of society.

In Jude the Obscure, Thomas Hardy weaves a complex narrative around Jude Fawley's aspirations and struggles. From his humble beginnings with dreams of academia to a tumultuous personal life marked by a hasty marriage, Hardy plunges Jude into a series of romantic entanglements and societal condemnations that challenge his ideals and desires. The novel navigates through themes of love, social ostracism, and the rigid constraints of Victorian society, leaving readers pondering the costs of convention and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. Jude the Obscure delves into the harsh realities of Victorian England, critiquing institutions like marriage, religion, and education through the life of Jude Fawley. Hardy's narrative reflects his personal struggles with class and education, paralleling Jude's unattainable academic dreams. The novel's stark portrayal of societal constraints and personal tragedies presents a compelling argument against the oppressive norms of the time, making it a significant piece in the canon of English literature. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1882.

Tomas Gardi (1840-1928) - anglijskij romanist, poet, avtor proizvedenij, shokirovavshikh viktorianskoe obschestvo: "Tess iz roda d'Erbervillej" i "Dzhud Nezametnyj". Rodom iz provintsialnoj semi kamenotesov, Gardi reshil prodolzhit obrazovanie - izuchal arkhitekturu, zhivopis, latyn, a v svobodnoe vremja podrabatyval skripachom na selskikh svadbakh. "Vdali ot obezumevshej tolpy" - istorija nezavisimoj khozjajki fermy, vnimanija kotoroj dobivajutsja troe: bogatyj dzhentlmen, otchajannyj serzhant i rassuditelnyj fermer. Nelegkaja problema vybora, vechnaja drama otnoshenij muzhchiny i zhenschiny, intrigi, tajny i nastojaschaja strast v romane, stavshem pervym literaturnym uspekhom avtora.

Two on a Tower, est un livre classique et a t consid r comme important tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanit . Afin que ce livre ne soit jamais oubli , chez Alpha Editions, nous avons fait des efforts pour le pr server en le r ditant dans un format moderne pour les g n rations pr sentes et futures. Tout ce livre a t reformat , retap et con u. Ces livres ne sont pas constitu s de copies num ris es de leur oeuvre originale et le texte est donc clair et lisible.

Under the Greenwood Tree; Or, The Mellstock Quire A Rural Painting of the Dutch School, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Tomasa Gardi nazyvajut poslednim pisatelem Viktorianskoj epokhi. Svoej slavoj on objazan prezhde vsego tsiklu proizvedenij, sozdannykh v 1872-1895 godakh, - tak nazyvaemym romanam kharaktera i sredy. "Vozvraschenie na rodinu" (1878) otnositsja k ikh chislu, a "Otchajannye sredstva" napisany chut ranshe (1871). V etikh sochinenijakh v polnoj mere projavljaetsja ostraja nabljudatelnost Gardi, ego dar podmechat tonchajshie njuansy chelovecheskikh otnoshenij, dana zhivaja kartina nravov, tsarivshikh v anglijskoj glubinke kontsa XIX veka.