02263cam a22003133u 4500 2997 UtSlPG 20260610133106.0 m cr n 260607r2001||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2001 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time%27s_Laughingstocks_and_Other_Verses Release date is 2001-12-01 Transcribed from the 1919 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price "Time's Laughingstocks" by Thomas Hardy is a collection of poems published in the early 20th century, specifically during the late 19th century. The verses reflect Hardy's deep engagement with themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, often exploring the emotional complexities of human relationships. The poems serve as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life and love, laden with nostalgia and introspection. The opening of the collection introduces "The Revisitation," a poem that captures a retrospective journey of a man who revisits a significant place from his youth, filled with memories of love and longing. As he walks through familiar landscapes, he is haunted by the passage of time and the changes it has wrought upon both the scenery and his own life. The encounter with a once-beloved figure, now altered by the years, evokes a sense of loss and bittersweet reminiscence, emphasizing Hardy's exploration of memory and its ability to shape our emotions even as the present fades away. This thoughtful reflection sets the tone for the rest of the collection, which further delves into deeply felt sentiments and the inevitable impact of time on human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified English poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2997 45071 45071