02540cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000530012624500630017926400510024230000470029333600260034033700260036633800360039250000310042850000310045950800450049052013190053553400450185465300620189965300440196165300480200565300440205365300380209785600430213546801UtSlPG20260610134056.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05007600  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aHarper, Charles G.q(Charles George),d1863-194314aThe Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIllustrated by the author.  aRelease date is 2014-09-07  aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler  a"The Hardy Country: Literary Landmarks of the Wessex Novels" by Charles G. Harper is a literary exploration and guide written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the geographical and cultural landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's famous Wessex novels, particularly focusing on the rural regions of Dorsetshire. Harper provides insights into the real-life locations correlating with characters and events found in Hardy's stories, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and charm of this literary region.  The opening of the book establishes a vivid depiction of Dorsetshire, portraying it as an idyllic setting rich in pastoral beauty, with quaint customs and enduring rural traditions. Harper introduces the concept of "Hardy Country," emphasizing the strong connection between Hardy's narratives and the actual places he famously depicted, such as Dorchester and Egdon Heath. He expresses a sense of personal exploration and admiration for the landscapes, recounting encounters with notable Hardy characters as though they are reflections of actual people he met. This preface sets an inviting tone for readers to embark on a journey through the places that formed the backdrop of Fitzgerald’s profound tales of love, loss, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aHardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Knowledge -- Dorset (England)  aHardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Wessex novels  aHardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Fictional works  aLiterary landmarks -- England -- Dorset  aDorset (England) -- In literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46801