The Woodlanders
The Woodlanders
paperback
Published:
5 February, 1998
paperback
Published:
5 February, 1998
Standard worldwide delivery by
Wed, June 17 - Mon, June 22
Order within
0
Description
When country-girl Grace Melbury returns home from her middle-class school she feels she has risen above her suitor, the simple woodsman Giles Winterborne. Though marriage had been discussed between her and Giles, Grace finds herself captivated by Dr Edred Fitzpiers, a sophisticated newcomer to the area - a relationship that is encouraged by her socially ambitious father. Hardy's novel of betrayal, disillusionment and moral compromise depicts a secluded community coming to terms with the disastrous impact of outside influences. And in his portrayal of Giles Winterborne, Hardy shows a man who responds deeply to the forces of the natural world, thought they ultimately betray him.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780140435474 |
| ISBN10 | 0140435476 |
| Number Of Pages | 464 |
| Item Weight | 322 g |
| Product Dimensions | 130 x 198 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
See More +
Media Reviews
“The finest English novel.”—Arnold Bennett
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a prolific and influential novelist and poet. His works include Jude the Obscure and Tess of the D'Urbervilles.
Patricia Ingham is General Editor of all Hardy's fiction on the Penguin Classics list. She is a Fellow of St Anne's College, Oxford.