Thomas Hardy / Claire Tomalin.
A portrait of the enigmatic nineteenth-century novelist and poet discusses his humble origins, rise through the London literary scene, and efforts to challenge the sexual and religious conventions of his time.
Record details
- ISBN: 1594201188
- ISBN: 9781594201189
- Physical Description: xxv, 486 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
- Edition: First American edition
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Press, 2007.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 453-461) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Map showing the area around Higher Bockhampton and Max Gate xiv -- Part 1 1840-1867 -- 1 Mother 3 -- 2 Child 18 -- 3 Bookish Boy 31 -- 4 Friends and Brothers 46 -- 5 Londoner 63 -- Part 2 1867-1874 -- 6 Clever Lad's Dream 87 -- 7 Lyonnesse 99 -- 8 True Vocation 112 -- 9 Easy to Die 126 -- 10 A Short Visit to the Continent 141 -- Part 3 1875-1905 -- 11 Dreaming the Heath 163 -- 12 Hardy Joins a Club 175 -- 13 Tower 188 -- 14 Conformers 200 -- 15 Blighted Star 218 -- 16 Tom and Em 233 -- 17 Terra-cotta Dress 245 -- 18 A Witch and a Wife 263 -- 19 Cat, Bird, Eagle, Sphinx 279 -- Part 4 1905-1928 -- 20 Convergence 297 -- 21 Satires of Circumstance 312 -- 22 A Friend from Cambridge 326 -- 23 Wizard 339 -- 24 Winter Words 358.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928.
Authors, English > 19th century > Biography.
Authors, English > 20th century > Biography. - Genre:
- Biographies.
Available copies
- 7 of 7 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO HARDY (Text) | 36015000688594 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
