Bücher von Thomas Hardy

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A young member of the band turned her head at the exclamation. She was a fine and handsome girl--not handsomer than some others, possibly--but her mobile peony mouth and large innocent eyes added eloquence to colour and shape. She wore a red ribbon in her hair, and was the only one of the white company who could boast of such a pronounced adornment.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Dynasts: An Epic Drama of the War with Napoleon is a two-volume work written by the renowned English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy. The book is a historical drama that portrays the events of the Napoleonic Wars, which took place between 1792 and 1815. The story is told through the eyes of various historical figures, including Napoleon Bonaparte, the Duke of Wellington, and other military and political leaders of the time.Volume 1 of The Dynasts covers the period from the outbreak of the French Revolution to the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The book describes the political and military events that led to the rise of Napoleon and his eventual defeat at the hands of the British. The story also explores the personal lives of the characters involved, including their loves, losses, and struggles.Volume 2 of The Dynasts covers the period from 1805 to the final defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. The book portrays the complex military and political strategies employed by the various powers involved in the conflict, as well as the personal sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike.Throughout the book, Hardy employs his signature poetic style to create vivid and compelling descriptions of the battles, landscapes, and characters involved in the story. The Dynasts is a masterpiece of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant events in European history.1924. Contains Parts I and II. Hardy, English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, whose powerfully delineated characters, portrayed in his native Dorset, struggled helplessly against their passions and external circumstances. The Dynasts is Hardy's extended verse-play about Napoleon and the clash of powers he brought about. The historical drama in three parts, nineteen acts, and one hundred and thirty scenes, the time covered by the action being about ten years, is intended to be his masterpiece. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature.Your favorite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colors of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look striking on any shelf.Far From A Madding Crowd tells the story of a farmer named Gabriel Oak whofalls in love with a headstrong, independent woman named Bathsheba Everdene.Bathsheba also has other suitors but refuses to marry because she wishes toremain independent. Eventually, however, she meets a soldier named Troywhom she falls in love with. Bathsheba and Troy marry in secret but theirmarriage is not a happy one.

Vor der unheimlichen Heidelandschaft Südenglands entspinnt sich eine Liebe tragischen Ausgangs: Die leidenschaftliche Eustacia Vye sehnt sich danach, der Einöde zu entfliehen, und träumt von einem Leben in den Städten. Als Clym Yeobright, der sich als Diamantenhändler in Paris niedergelassen hat, in seine Heimat zurückkehrt, um seine Mutter zu besuchen, glaubt Eustacia, endlich einen Ausweg gefunden zu haben. Zwar gelingt es ihr, Clym an sich zu binden, doch dieser hat nicht vor, seine Heimat wieder zu verlassen. Ein Wunsch, der nicht ohne Folgen bleiben wird. Eine stürmische Geschichte aus der Feder des britischen Schriftstellers Thomas Hardy, Autor des Klassikers »Tess von den d'Urbervilles«. - Mit einer kompakten Biographie des Autors.

Jude Fawley, Steinmetz, von seiner Frau verlassen, trifft in Christminster seine verheiratete Cousine Sue Bridehead. Sie wird die Leidenschaft seines Lebens. Für die Gesellschaft bleiben sie durch ihre "wilde Ehe" geächtet. Doch als Judes Frau Arabella den gemeinsamen Sohn aus Australien schickt und Jude und Sue ihn mit den eigenen Kindern aufziehen wollen, beginnt eine Tragödie auf Leben und Tod. Thomas Hardys größtes Werk weckte im England des 19. Jahrhunderts einen solchen Entrüstungssturm, dass er nie wieder einen Roman schrieb. Eine der dramatischsten, leidenschaftlichsten Liebesgeschichten in der englischen Literatur - in der packenden Neuübersetzung von Alexander Pechmann.

»Wie kommt es nur, daß Frauen schon aus der Ferne sehen können, was ein Mann nicht einmal von nahem sieht.«Herz oder Verstand? Diese Frage bestimmt das Schicksal fünf junger Menschen im südenglischen Egdon Heath. Durch folgenschwere Entscheidungen aus Treuherzigkeit, Wankelmut und Selbstsucht verstricken diese sich immer mehr in einem Netz aus Irrwegen. Freud und Leid scheinen untrennbar miteinander verbunden ...Der Roman erschien 1878 im englischen Original unter dem Titel The Return of the Native. Diese Neuausgabe in attraktiver Sonderausstattung bietet die zeitgemäße Übersetzung von Helga Schulz.