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LibriVox volunteers bring you 25 recordings of At A Lunar Eclipse by Thomas Hardy. This was the Weekly Poetry project for January 27, 2019. ------ While Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, therefore, he gained fame as the author of such novels as Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895). During his lifetime, Hardy's poetry was acclaimed by younger poets (particularly the Georgians) who viewed him as ...

LibriVox volunteers bring you seven different recordings of The Oxen, by Thomas Hardy. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of December 17th, 2006.

LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of The Choirmaster's Burial by Thomas Hardy. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 16, 2025. ------ During his lifetime, Hardy's poetry was acclaimed by younger poets (particularly the Georgians) who viewed him as a mentor. After his death his poems were lauded by Ezra Pound, W. H. Auden and Philip Larkin. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Thomas Hardy wrote these poems in response to the death of his first wife. They are considered to be among his finest work. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

Poems of the Past and the Present is the second collection of poems by Thomas Hardy published in 1901. It is divided into 5 sections, War Poems, Poems of Pilgrimage, Miscellaneous Poems, Imitations and Retrospect. The first poem is a tribute to Queen Victoria written in the week of her death. (Summary by Alan Mapstone)

Reputed to be Eliot's favorite novel, Silas Marner is set in the early years of the 19th century. Marner, a weaver, is a member of a small congregation in Lantern Yard. Falsely accused of a crime he didn't commit, he leaves his home and lives a solitary life near the village of Raveloe. Under the Greenwood Tree, Hardy's second novel, was published in 1872 and became the first of his great series of Wessex novels.

When peddler John Durbeyfield learns that he may be a descendant of a noble family, he sends his oldest child, Tess, to “claim kin.” Blindly ushered into harm’s way, the strong-willed yet untinctured peasant girl is not prepared for the blighted course her life will take. Nor for those whose destructive desires will determine her fate, and force Tess to make only the most desperate of choices. From her tragic loss of innocence through betrayal and revenge, Tess’s struggle for survival challenged the era’s mores and the cruel indifference shown women in Victorian society.

Michael Henchard, drunk at a country fair, sells his wife and baby daughter for five guineas. The following day, in despair and remorse, he forswears alcohol and sets out to redeem himself. In time, he becomes a respected merchant and eventually the mayor of the town. But Fate is not to be so easily appeased, and Henchard finds his past actions resonate through and destroy his plans for the future.

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Olivia Vinall, who is known for her roles in Apple Tree Yard and The Woman in White. This definitive recording includes an introduction by Rosemarie Morgan. Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take...

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a tragic novel by Thomas Hardy that follows Tess Durbeyfield, a rural Englishwoman whose family discovers their aristocratic lineage. Caught in a web of social injustice, male dominance, and relentless bad luck, Tess endures seduction, abandonment, a disastrous marriage, and tragedy in a society with unbending moral expectations.

Clym Yeobright returns home to Egdon Heath, a scattered collection of houses on the isolated Wessex moors, and is caught up in a "love pentagon" which includes: his cousin, Thomasin Yeobright; the shadowy inn-keeper, Damon Wildeve; the controversial and romantic Eustacia Vye; and the mysterious reddleman, Diggory Venn, whose skin is stained completely red from his work. This work has all the well-known marks of Thomas Hardy: the Wessex landscape, a choice of lovers, a wedding gone wrong, a particularly shy 30-something man, and a woman with an independent spirit. But, The Return of the Native ...

The language of Poetry is an art that most of us attempt at some point in our lives. Although its commonplace exposure has been somewhat marginalised in today’s often fast-paced lives we all recognise good verse that can empathise with our thoughts or open us up to experience new things in new ways, to better understand and to enjoy the many strands of our lives.

Hardy called this story 'a deadly war waged between flesh and spirit'. It is a tale of doomed love and unfulfilled promise that revolves around Jude Fawley, an ambitious and intelligent young man, his cousin Sue Bridehead and his academic mentor Phillotson...

A great collection of 12 classic stories about ghosts and the supernatural. Included are stories by Thomas Hardy, Fitz-James O'Brien, and Margaret Oliphant. Recommended for fans of classic ghost stories of yesteryear. - Summary by Phyllis Vincelli

Dive into a captivating collection of eleven short stories that explore the complexities of human nature and transformation. Each tale is a unique journey, masterfully narrated by David Wales, inviting you to reflect on the changes we all face.

Join Margery, a spirited milkmaid, as she crosses paths with a mysterious foreigner on the brink of despair. In a twist of fate, she saves him from a tragic end, and in gratitude, he offers her any reward she desires. With dreams of attending a grand ball, Margery embarks on an unexpected journey to a yeomans ball in a neighboring county, where her life takes a turn filled with intrigue and emotion. Torn between her loyalty to a local lad and the whirlwind of new experiences, Margerys story unfolds in true Hardy fashion—where not everything concludes as one might hope. (Summary by Phil ...

Dive into a captivating collection of eighteen short stories, masterfully woven by a storyteller at the top of their game. Get ready to explore the delightful quirks and peculiarities of life through colloquial sketches that bring each character to life. - Summary by David Wales

Tess of the dUrbervilles A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented is a poignant novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. Initially released in a censored, serialized format by The Graphic, this powerful narrative explores the complexities of love, societal expectations, and moral dilemmas. Although it faced mixed reviews upon its release for challenging the sexual norms of its time, it has since earned its place as a cornerstone of English literature. The original manuscript, once titled Daughter of the dUrbervilles, is now preserved at the British Library. (Summary by Wikipedia) This project ...

In Well-Beloved, we follow the poignant journey of Jocelyn Pierston, a man whose quest for the ideal romance spans three generations of women a grandmother, her daughter, and her granddaughter. Over the course of four decades, Pierstons relentless pursuit of perfection leads him to overlook countless chances for true happiness. Yet, as he reflects on his life’s choices, he ultimately discovers that contentment can be found in compromise. (Summary by Simon Evers)

Dive into the enchanting world of Wessex Tales, a captivating collection of six short stories penned by Thomas Hardy in the 1880s. Perfect for those new to Hardys works, these stories offer a delightful glimpse into his literary genius. While they may not be as extensive as his major novels, they are rich with the distinctive elements that define Hardys style. Join narrator T. Hynes as he brings these timeless tales to life.