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100	1		_aHardy, Thomas, _d1840-1928
245	1	0	_aWessex Poems and Other Verses
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2002-04-01
508			_aTranscribed from the 1919 Macmillan and Co. “Wessex Poems and Other Verses; Poems of the Past and the Present” edition by David Price
520			_a"Wessex Poems and Other Verses" by Thomas Hardy is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This anthology encapsulates Hardy's reflections on rural life, human experiences, and the passage of time, often highlighting themes of love, loss, and a deep connection with nature. The poems draw heavily from Hardy's own experiences in Wessex—a region that serves as both a setting and a character in his works—infusing them with local dialect and rich imagery. The opening of this collection presents a rich tapestry of emotions through various poems, each exploring different facets of human connection and reflection. The first piece sets a tone of existential musings and the realities of human relationships, while subsequent poems delve into themes such as love's impermanence, the stark truths of life and death, and the interplay between desire and regret. Through vivid depictions and subtle language, Hardy invites readers into a world where nature and personal experience intertwine, leading to poignant reflections on the human condition and the inevitable passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aEnglish poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3167
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