Author: Thomas Hardy
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Thomas Hardy's 'Jude the Obscure' is a profound exploration of the struggles of Jude Fawley, a stonemason who aspires to be an academic. The novel delves deep into themes of class, society, education, and morality, challenging the rigid norms of Victorian England. Hardy's writing style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and richly descriptive prose, which vividly brings to life the rural landscapes and the emotional turmoil of his characters. 'Jude the Obscure' is a tragic yet powerful work that remains a timeless classic in English literature. The novel's bold critique of societal constraints and its portrayal of human ambition make it a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature and social commentary. Thomas Hardy, known for his realistic and often pessimistic portrayal of rural life, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a rural laborer and his disillusionment with the social injustices of his time. His personal struggles and keen observations of society are evident in the complex characters and thought-provoking themes of 'Jude the Obscure.' I highly recommend this book to readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and societal norms.
JUDE THE OBSCURE (British Classics Series)
Author: Thomas Hardy
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Thomas Hardy's 'Jude the Obscure' is a profound exploration of the struggles of Jude Fawley, a stonemason who aspires to be an academic. The novel delves deep into themes of class, society, education, and morality, challenging the rigid norms of Victorian England. Hardy's writing style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and richly descriptive prose, which vividly brings to life the rural landscapes and the emotional turmoil of his characters. 'Jude the Obscure' is a tragic yet powerful work that remains a timeless classic in English literature. The novel's bold critique of societal constraints and its portrayal of human ambition make it a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature and social commentary. Thomas Hardy, known for his realistic and often pessimistic portrayal of rural life, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a rural laborer and his disillusionment with the social injustices of his time. His personal struggles and keen observations of society are evident in the complex characters and thought-provoking themes of 'Jude the Obscure.' I highly recommend this book to readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and societal norms.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Thomas Hardy's 'Jude the Obscure' is a profound exploration of the struggles of Jude Fawley, a stonemason who aspires to be an academic. The novel delves deep into themes of class, society, education, and morality, challenging the rigid norms of Victorian England. Hardy's writing style is characterized by its meticulous attention to detail and richly descriptive prose, which vividly brings to life the rural landscapes and the emotional turmoil of his characters. 'Jude the Obscure' is a tragic yet powerful work that remains a timeless classic in English literature. The novel's bold critique of societal constraints and its portrayal of human ambition make it a compelling read for those interested in Victorian literature and social commentary. Thomas Hardy, known for his realistic and often pessimistic portrayal of rural life, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a rural laborer and his disillusionment with the social injustices of his time. His personal struggles and keen observations of society are evident in the complex characters and thought-provoking themes of 'Jude the Obscure.' I highly recommend this book to readers seeking a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and societal norms.
Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure
Author: Harold Bloom
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A collection of eight critical essays on Thomas Hardy's last major novel, arranged in chronological order of publication.
Publisher: Facts On File
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
A collection of eight critical essays on Thomas Hardy's last major novel, arranged in chronological order of publication.
Jude the Obscure
No Name
Jude the Obscure
Author: Gary Adelman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by presenting engaging information about each work and its author. This approach allows students to arrive at sound analyses of their own, based on in-depth studies of popular literature. Each volume: -- Illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text -- Uses clear, conversational language -- Is an accessible, manageable length from 140 to 170 pages -- Includes a chronology of the author's life and era -- Provides an overview of the historical context -- Offers a summary of its critical reception -- Lists primary and secondary sources and index
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Authors, English
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Written in an easy-to-read, accessible style by teachers with years of classroom experience, Masterwork Studies are guides to the literary works most frequently studied in high school. Presenting ideas that spark imaginations, these books help students to gain background knowledge on great literature useful for papers and exams. The goal of each study is to encourage creative thinking by presenting engaging information about each work and its author. This approach allows students to arrive at sound analyses of their own, based on in-depth studies of popular literature. Each volume: -- Illuminates themes and concepts of a classic text -- Uses clear, conversational language -- Is an accessible, manageable length from 140 to 170 pages -- Includes a chronology of the author's life and era -- Provides an overview of the historical context -- Offers a summary of its critical reception -- Lists primary and secondary sources and index
Jude
Author: Howard Brenton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848428591
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'It wasn't just her freakish ability with language. She saw through to behind the words. It was like she had a direct line to - I was going to say to "the gods"...' About to be fired from her cleaning job for stealing a volume of Euripides, Jude turns her employer's outrage to shock by translating the ancient Greek on the spot. The employer, a Classics teacher, knows great talent when she sees it and the encounter kick-starts Jude's lifelong ambition to study at Oxford University. Possessing an astonishing gift for languages, Jude will stop at nothing to achieve her dream - but she remains oblivious to the hidden barriers that her background has placed in her path... Loosely inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel Jude the Obscure, Howard Brenton's play Jude is a modern-day tale of unexpected genius and of our struggle to accommodate extraordinary talent. The play premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2019, directed by Edward Hall.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781848428591
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
'It wasn't just her freakish ability with language. She saw through to behind the words. It was like she had a direct line to - I was going to say to "the gods"...' About to be fired from her cleaning job for stealing a volume of Euripides, Jude turns her employer's outrage to shock by translating the ancient Greek on the spot. The employer, a Classics teacher, knows great talent when she sees it and the encounter kick-starts Jude's lifelong ambition to study at Oxford University. Possessing an astonishing gift for languages, Jude will stop at nothing to achieve her dream - but she remains oblivious to the hidden barriers that her background has placed in her path... Loosely inspired by Thomas Hardy's novel Jude the Obscure, Howard Brenton's play Jude is a modern-day tale of unexpected genius and of our struggle to accommodate extraordinary talent. The play premiered at Hampstead Theatre, London, in 2019, directed by Edward Hall.
Tales from 1,001 Nights
Author:
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141965878
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and to save her own life, the vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king tales of adventure, love, riches and wonder - tales of mystical lands peopled with princes and hunchbacks, the Angel of Death and magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba's outwitting a band of forty thieves and of jinnis trapped in rings and in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1,001 nights.
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141965878
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 696
Book Description
Every night for three years the vengeful King Shahriyar sleeps with a different virgin, executing her next morning. To end this brutal pattern and to save her own life, the vizier's daughter, Shahrazad, begins to tell the king tales of adventure, love, riches and wonder - tales of mystical lands peopled with princes and hunchbacks, the Angel of Death and magical spirits, tales of the voyages of Sindbad, of Ali Baba's outwitting a band of forty thieves and of jinnis trapped in rings and in lamps. The sequence of stories will last 1,001 nights.
Jude the Obscure
Author: Thomas Hardy
Publisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393937527
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This Third Norton Critical Edition of Hardy's final novel has been revised to reflect the breadth of responses it has received over the last fifteen years. The text of the novel is again based on Hardy's final revision for the 1912 Wessex Edition.
Publisher: W. W. Norton
ISBN: 9780393937527
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This Third Norton Critical Edition of Hardy's final novel has been revised to reflect the breadth of responses it has received over the last fifteen years. The text of the novel is again based on Hardy's final revision for the 1912 Wessex Edition.
A Long Way From Verona
Author: Jane Gardam
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1405516240
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
I ought to tell you at the beginning that I am not quite normal having had a violent experience at the age of nine' Jessica Vye's 'violent experience' colours her schooldays and her reaction to the world around her- a confining world of Order Marks, wartime restrictions, viyella dresses, nicely-restrained essays and dusty tea shops. For Jessica she has been told that she is 'beyond all possible doubt', a born writer. With her inability to conform, her absolute compulsion to tell the truth and her dedication to accurately noting her experiences, she knows this anyway. But what she doesn't know is that the experiences that sustain and enrich her burgeoning talent will one day lead to a new- and entirely unexpected- reality.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1405516240
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
I ought to tell you at the beginning that I am not quite normal having had a violent experience at the age of nine' Jessica Vye's 'violent experience' colours her schooldays and her reaction to the world around her- a confining world of Order Marks, wartime restrictions, viyella dresses, nicely-restrained essays and dusty tea shops. For Jessica she has been told that she is 'beyond all possible doubt', a born writer. With her inability to conform, her absolute compulsion to tell the truth and her dedication to accurately noting her experiences, she knows this anyway. But what she doesn't know is that the experiences that sustain and enrich her burgeoning talent will one day lead to a new- and entirely unexpected- reality.
David Austin's English Roses
Author: David Austin
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781870673709
Category : English roses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fully illustrated, the charm of his English Roses comes across on every page, even if the reader has to imagine their scent. The Irish Garden Like its highly-respected companion in the series, Old Roses, this title draws the most useful information fr
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781870673709
Category : English roses
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fully illustrated, the charm of his English Roses comes across on every page, even if the reader has to imagine their scent. The Irish Garden Like its highly-respected companion in the series, Old Roses, this title draws the most useful information fr