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Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy (Book Analysis)

Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

978280801595044EBookPlurilingua PublishingThis practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including marriage, social class and the double standard applied to male and female sexuality. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 44-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Thomas Hardy Presentation of Far from the Madding Crowd Summary of Far from the Madding Crowd Character study Gabriel Oak Bathsheba Everdene Sergeant Francis ‘Frank’ Troy Mr William Boldwood Fanny Robin Analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd Setting Writing style Gender Marriage About Far from the Madding Crowd Far from the Madding Crowd is the first of Hardy’s novels to be set in the fictional region of Wessex, and was his first popular success. It follows the beautiful, strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene and her three contrasting suitors, the dependable Gabriel Oak, the adoring William Boldwood and the caddish Francis Troy. Far from the Madding Crowd has inspired numerous adaptations, including notably John Schlesinger’s Oscar-nominated 1967 film and a 2015 film starring Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen. About Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy was an English writer who was initially best known for his novels, including Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) and Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891), although he generally preferred the medium of poetry and also garnered acclaim for the poems he published later in life. Hardy frequently explored the theme of rural life and its challenges in his work, and was a vocal critic of many aspects of Victorian society. His work is generally categorized within the currents of Realism and Romanticism. He died in 1928 aged 87.This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including marriage, social class and the double standard applied to male and female sexuality. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time. This clear and detailed 44-page reading guide is structured as follows: Biography of Thomas Hardy Presentation of Far from the Madding Crowd Summary of Far from the Madding Crowd Character study Gabriel Oak Bathsheba Everdene Sergeant Francis ‘Frank’ Troy Mr William Boldwood Fanny Robin Analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd Setting Writing style Gender Marriage About Far from the Madding Crowd Far from the Madding Crowd is the first of Hardy’s novels to be set in the fictional region of Wessex, and was his first popular success. It follows the beautiful, strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene and her three contrasting suitors, the dependable Gabriel Oak, the adoring William Boldwood and the caddish Francis Troy. Far from the Madding Crowd has inspired numerous adaptations, including notably John Schlesinger’s Oscar-nominated 1967 film and a 2015 film starring Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen. About Thomas Hardy Thomas Hardy was an English writer who was initially best known for his novels, including Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) and Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891), although he generally preferred the medium of poetry and also garnered acclaim for the poems he published later in life. Hardy frequently explored the theme of rural life and its challenges in his work, and was a vocal critic of many aspects of Victorian society. His work is generally categorized within the currents of Realism and Romanticism. He died in 1928 aged 87.application/pdf1
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including marriage, social class and the double standard applied to male and female sexuality. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time....
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including marriage, social class and the double standard applied to male and female sexuality. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.

This clear and detailed 44-page reading guide is structured as follows:

  • Biography of Thomas Hardy
  • Presentation of Far from the Madding Crowd
  • Summary of Far from the Madding Crowd
  • Character study
    • Gabriel Oak
    • Bathsheba Everdene
    • Sergeant Francis ‘Frank’ Troy
    • Mr William Boldwood
    • Fanny Robin
  • Analysis of Far from the Madding Crowd
    • Setting
    • Writing style
    • Gender
    • Marriage

About Far from the Madding Crowd

Far from the Madding Crowd is the first of Hardy’s novels to be set in the fictional region of Wessex, and was his first popular success. It follows the beautiful, strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene and her three contrasting suitors, the dependable Gabriel Oak, the adoring William Boldwood and the caddish Francis Troy. Far from the Madding Crowd has inspired numerous adaptations, including notably John Schlesinger’s Oscar-nominated 1967 film and a 2015 film starring Carey Mulligan and Michael Sheen.

About Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy was an English writer who was initially best known for his novels, including Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) and Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891), although he generally preferred the medium of poetry and also garnered acclaim for the poems he published later in life. Hardy frequently explored the theme of rural life and its challenges in his work, and was a vocal critic of many aspects of Victorian society. His work is generally categorized within the currents of Realism and Romanticism. He died in 1928 aged 87.

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