Project Gutenberg 2014-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 87 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. 05007600 The Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels Illustrated by the author. This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Hardy Country: Literary Landmarks of the Wessex Novels" by Charles G. Harper is a literary exploration and guide written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the geographical and cultural landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's famous Wessex novels, particularly focusing on the rural regions of Dorsetshire. Harper provides insights into the real-life locations correlating with characters and events found in Hardy's stories, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and charm of this literary region. The opening of the book establishes a vivid depiction of Dorsetshire, portraying it as an idyllic setting rich in pastoral beauty, with quaint customs and enduring rural traditions. Harper introduces the concept of "Hardy Country," emphasizing the strong connection between Hardy's narratives and the actual places he famously depicted, such as Dorchester and Egdon Heath. He expresses a sense of personal exploration and admiration for the landscapes, recounting encounters with notable Hardy characters as though they are reflections of actual people he met. This preface sets an inviting tone for readers to embark on a journey through the places that formed the backdrop of Fitzgerald’s profound tales of love, loss, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Knowledge -- Dorset (England) Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Wessex novels Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Fictional works Literary landmarks -- England -- Dorset Dorset (England) -- In literature DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature 601915 601857 2024-09-19T13:46:40.408598 2023-09-20T09:48:39.141071 text/html text/html 584035 2014-10-07T16:45:14 text/html 3385211 2014-10-07T16:52:40 text/html application/zip 3619594 2024-09-19T13:46:59.063027 application/epub+zip 3577526 2024-09-19T13:46:44.110105 application/epub+zip 294212 2024-09-19T13:46:41.922602 application/epub+zip 3816283 2024-09-19T13:47:09.816007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3709160 2024-09-19T13:46:54.325042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431633 2022-09-21T09:31:26.389622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469609 2024-09-19T13:46:38.481629 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 469605 2014-10-07T16:45:13 text/plain; charset=utf-8 186360 2014-10-07T16:52:40 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18988 2024-09-19T13:47:10.053953 application/rdf+xml 23401 2024-09-19T13:46:42.349598 image/jpeg 4887 2024-09-19T13:46:42.134597 image/jpeg 3479264 2024-09-19T13:46:40.668650 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia