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“The business of the poet and the novelist is to show the sorriness underlying the grandest things and the grandeur underlying the sorriest things.”

Quote by Thomas Hardy

Book:Hardy: Selected Poems

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Hardy: Selected Poems

This compilation features a selection of Thomas Hardy's most celebrated poems, offering readers a glimpse into the depth of his literary talent and the complexities of his themes. more

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Thomas Hardy, a British novelist born on June 2, 1840, and died on January 11, 1928, is renowned for his novels that depict rural life, reflecting the social changes in 19th-century England. His works often carry a sense of pessimism, depicting the fates of characters with sympathy. more

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