Writer
Thomas Hardy
A brilliant but disillusioned writer battles the constraints of Victorian society as he crafts darkly poetic tales that challenge the fading traditions of rural England and the rigid morals of his time.
- Born June 2, 1840 · Died Jan 11, 1928
- Dorset, England·Dorchester, Dorset, England, UK
Biography
Thomas Hardy was born on 2 June 1840 and died on 11 January 1928. He was an English novelist and poet associated with Victorian realism, often compared to George Eliot. His work was influenced by Romanticism, particularly the poetry of William Wordsworth. Hardy expressed strong criticism of aspects of Victorian society, particularly the diminishing status of rural communities in Britain, a theme closely tied to his origins in South West England.
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