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Thomas Hardy : the guarded life

by Ralph Pite

This biography re-evaluates the personal and professional life of Thomas Hardy, examining his relationships, literary priorities, and the influence of the Dorset landscape. It offers an analysis of the private character behind the celebrated public figure.

Accession 25108 ISBN 9780330481861 Publisher Picador
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