Far From The Madding Crowd

Hardy, Thomas

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This is the story of Bathsheba Everdene, who inherits her uncle’s farm, then surprises the villagers of Weatherbury by deciding to run it herself rather than hire a manager. Three men vie for the affections of this independent young woman.

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Publish Date: 26/04/2012
ISBN: 9780141198934 Category: Tag:

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The Penguin English Library Edition of Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

‘I cannot allow any man to – to criticise my private conduct!’ she exclaimed. ‘Nor will I for a minute’

Hardy’s powerful novel of swift sexual passion and slow-burning loyalty centres on Bathsheba Everdene, a proud working woman whose life is complicated by three different men – respectable farmer Boldwood, seductive Sergeant Troy and devoted Gabriel – making her the object of scandal and betrayal. Vividly portraying the superstitions and traditions of a small rural community, Far from the Madding Crowd shows the precarious position of a woman in a man’s world.

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Weight 340 g
Dimensions 198 × 129 × 21 mm
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Paperback

Pages

473

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

823.8 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K