“Like all people who have known rough times, light-heartedness seemed to her too irrational and inconsequent to be indulged in except as a reckless dram now and then; for she had been too early habituated to anxious reasoning to drop the habit suddenly...Her triumph was tempered by circumspection, she had still that field-mouse fear of the coulter of destiny despite fair promise, which is common among the thoughtful who have suffered early from poverty and oppression.”
Quote by Thomas Hardy
Work
The Mayor of Casterbridge
This novel delves into the life of Michael Henchard, a man whose actions have far-reaching consequences for himself and those around him. Set in the fictional town of Casterbridge, the story examines the complexities of human nature and the impact of one's decisions on their future. more
Author
Thomas Hardy
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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