Literary Fiction· United Kingdom
Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Far from the Madding Crowd
by Thomas HardyAggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1988English
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When Thomas Hardy published Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Far from the Madding Crowd in 1988, it quickly found its place in the broader tradition of literary fiction. A celebrated work of literary fiction, Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy (1988) offers an unflinching examination of the human condition.
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📖 Literary Fiction
Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.
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Thomas Hardy published Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Far from the Madding Crowd in 1988, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of the human condition accounts for much of its enduring reputation.
The book's place in the literary record rests on its presence across major prize lists and critical surveys. Its aggregate editorial score of 30/100 reflects recognition from 1 independent editorial sources, from international prizes to specialist critical journals.
What distinguishes Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Far from the Madding Crowd is how it handles its central concerns — the human condition — without reducing them to neat conclusions. The book invites close reading and holds up well to it.
Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Thomas Hardy occupies a significant position. Tess of the D'Urbervilles / The Mayor of Casterbridge / Far from the Madding Crowd is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
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notable · national
198830
Thomas Hardy is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.
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