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100 1 _aHarper, Charles G.
_q(Charles George),
_d1863-1943
245 1 4 _aThe Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-07
508 _aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520 _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.)
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653 _aHardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Knowledge -- Dorset (England)
653 _aHardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Wessex novels
653 _aHardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Fictional works
653 _aLiterary landmarks -- England -- Dorset
653 _aDorset (England) -- In literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46801
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