“...the figure near at hand suffers on such occasions, because it shows up its sorriness without shade; while vague figures afar off are honored, in that their distance makes artistic virtues of their stains. In considering what Tess was not, he overlooked what she was, and forgot that the defective can be more than the entire.”
Quote by Thomas Hardy
Work
Thomas Hardy: Three Great Novels
Thomas Hardy: Three Great Novels is a compilation featuring three of Thomas Hardy's most renowned works, each offering a profound look into the lives of individuals in rural England. The collection includes 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles,' 'Far from the Madding Crowd,' and 'The Mayor of Casterbridge,' which are celebrated for their vivid descriptions of landscapes and intricate character development. 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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