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Satires of Circumstances: Lyrics and Reveries with Miscellaneous Pieces

Satires of Circumstances: Lyrics and Reveries with Miscellaneous Pieces

Hardy, Thomas

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1432607510
ISBN13: 9781432607517
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 1 2005
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Satires of Circumstances: Lyrics and Reveries with Miscellaneous Pieces is a collection of poems and prose by the acclaimed English author, Thomas Hardy. The book is a compilation of some of Hardy's most celebrated works, including his satirical poems, which offer a critical commentary on the social and political issues of his time. The book is divided into three sections, each containing a different type of writing. The first section features Hardy's satirical poems, which are characterized by their biting wit and incisive commentary on the political and social issues of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These poems are often darkly humorous and offer a sharp critique of the hypocrisy and corruption of the ruling classes.The second section of the book contains Hardy's lyrics and reveries, which are more introspective and personal in nature. These poems explore themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, and are often melancholic in tone. Hardy's use of vivid imagery and lyrical language is particularly evident in this section of the book.The final section of Satires of Circumstances contains a collection of miscellaneous pieces, including essays, reviews, and short stories. These pieces offer a glimpse into Hardy's literary and intellectual interests, and provide valuable insight into the author's creative process.Overall, Satires of Circumstances: Lyrics and Reveries with Miscellaneous Pieces is a must-read for fans of Thomas Hardy's work, as well as anyone interested in the social and political issues of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras.1915. Hardy, English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, whose powerfully delineated characters, portrayed in his native Dorset, struggled helplessly against their passions and external circumstances. At the age of 55 Hardy returned to writing poetry, a form he had previously abandoned. Satires of Circumstances is a collection of Hardy's short poems, both lyric and visionary.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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