- Hardcover
- Publisher: Harper & Brothers (1984)
- ASIN: B000LOJIYO
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Life's Little Ironies [with Biographical Introduction]
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A fascinating piece of Hardy,
This review is from: Life's Little Ironies (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
As a great admirer of "Jude the Obscure" and "Tess of the D'Ubervilles," I was intrigued when I saw this collection of some of Hardy's shorter works, and was not disapointed. The common theme running through these sketches is Hardy's dissatisfaction with the institution of marriage. Written in Hardy's impeccable style, these stories are short and biting looks at the circumstances that surround and influence marriage. You'll find few happy endings among these tales, but they are an enjoyable read. It's always a pleasure to immerse oneself in Hardy's world and language, and the twisted little plots Hardy creates show a side of his genius I had not previously realized. These stories are not as profound as some of Hardy's other works, and, by necessity, the characters are not as well developed. However, I would still recommend this book. For a fan of Tess or Jude, it's a fascinating look into the mind of Hardy at the time he was writing these novels. And for someone who's never read any Hardy, they are an easy and enjoyable introduction to a wonderful author.
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This review is from: Life's Little Ironies (World's Classics) (Paperback)
What wonderful language! What wonderful characters! If you're looking for happy endings, don't look here. Tragedy, suicide, and deceivement abound in these short stories. (My 1965 hard-cover copy also includes A FEW CRUSTED CHARACTERS.) But if you appreciate remarkable writing that will take your breath away, this is it! Comparable to Hardy's THE MAYOR OF CASTERBRIDGE.
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Edith Harnham, York Hussars, James Hardcome, Humphrey Gould, High Street, Joshua Halborough, Matthaus Tina, Captain Jolliffe, Mop Ollamoor, Pa'son Toogood, Unity Sallet, Upper Longpuddle, Covent Garden, Emily Lester, Farmer Jollice, Jack Winter, Tony Kytes, Christopher Twink, Hannah Jolliver, Milly Richards, Ned Hipcroft, Port Bredy, South Wessex New!
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Edith Harnham, York Hussars, James Hardcome, Humphrey Gould, High Street, Joshua Halborough, Matthaus Tina, Captain Jolliffe, Mop Ollamoor, Pa'son Toogood, Unity Sallet, Upper Longpuddle, Covent Garden, Emily Lester, Farmer Jollice, Jack Winter, Tony Kytes, Christopher Twink, Hannah Jolliver, Milly Richards, Ned Hipcroft, Port Bredy, South Wessex New!
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