“At once a voice arose among The bleak twigs overhead In a full-hearted evensong Of joy illimited; An aged thrush, frail, gaunt, and small, In blast-beruffled plume, Had chosen thus to fling his soul Upon the growing gloom. So little cause for carollings Of such ecstatic sound Was written on terrestrial things Afar or nigh around, That I could think there trembled through His happy good-night air Some blessed Hope, whereof he knew And I was unaware.”
This volume encompasses a wide array of poems, showcasing the poet's entire body of work, including various styles and themes. more
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
“We walk the paths we choose.”
“But then, war is about taking the future away from people.”
“I am a wildflower in your perfect bed of roses.”
“We seldom know what echo our actions will find, but our stories will most certainly outlast us.”