Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
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| Author | Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 |
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| Title | Far from the Madding Crowd |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteers and revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D. |
| Summary | "Far from the Madding Crowd" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written in the late 19th century, specifically during the Victorian era. The story explores themes of love, rural life, and the complexities of human relationships, primarily revolving around the character of Gabriel Oak, a diligent farmer, and Bathsheba Everdene, a young woman full of charm and ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Gabriel Oak, a competent and unassuming farmer with a gentle demeanor. As he is working in the fields, he catches sight of a beautiful young woman, Bathsheba, who rides past in a waggon. Gabriel's initial impression of her leads to a unreciprocated fascination, as she appears self-absorbed and vain. The early chapters depict Gabriel's shy admiration for Bathsheba, alongside his commitment to his sheep farm, setting the stage for an intricate exploration of their personalities and differing ideals. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that their paths are destined to intertwine, marked by both trials and triumphs in the backdrop of their rural lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pastoral fiction |
| Subject | Farm life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women farmers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Wessex (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 107 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1994 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1625 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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