Thomas Hardy

Description: (Novelist & Poet)

Thomas Hardy was an English author, novelist and poet, who is mainly known for his contribution in the naturalist movement. Though he always regarded himself as a poet and claimed poems as his first love, they are not as popular as novels composed by him. Hardy's huge popularity lies in the large volume of work, together known as the Wessex stories. These novels, plotted in a semi-fictional place, Wessex outline the lives of people struggling against their passion and the adverse conditions. Most of his works reflect his stoical glumness and sense of cataclysm in human life. As both poet and author, Hardy displayed his mastery in dealing with themes of disappointment in love and life, human suffering and all-powering fate. Most of his works are set in the milieu of social tragedy, injustice and evil laws and often have a fatalistic end, with many of the characters falling prey to the unanticipated conditions. Among his most important works are novels Far from the Madding Crowd, The Return of the Native Wessex Tales and A Pair of Blue Eyes.

Overview

Birthday June 2, 1840 (Gemini)
Born In England
City Dorset, England
Died on January 11, 1928
Spouse/Ex- Emma Lavinia Gifford (1874–1912), Florence Dugdale (1914–28)
Parents Thomas
Jemima

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When did Thomas Hardy start writing novels? Thomas Hardy started writing novels in the late 1860s, with his first published novel "Desperate Remedies" coming out in 1871.
What inspired Thomas Hardy to write "Tess of the d'Urbervilles?" Thomas Hardy was inspired to write "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" after reading a news story about a young woman who had been seduced and later murdered.
What is the setting of Thomas Hardy's novel "Far from the Madding Crowd?" The setting of Thomas Hardy's novel "Far from the Madding Crowd" is the fictional county of Wessex in rural England.
How did Thomas Hardy's background influence his writing style? Thomas Hardy's background growing up in rural Dorset greatly influenced his writing style, as he often depicted the struggles of rural life and the impact of social class on individuals.
Why was Thomas Hardy's novel "Jude the Obscure" considered controversial? Thomas Hardy's novel "Jude the Obscure" was considered controversial due to its themes of sexuality, religion, and social class, which were considered taboo subjects at the time of its publication in 1895. 
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