Thomas Hardy: The Poems
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Description
Gillian Steinberg offers an approachable introduction to the poems of one of the most prolific and influential English writers, through an examination of wide-ranging selections from his work.
Part I of this invaluable study:
- Provides clear and stimulating close readings of Thomas Hardy's key poems
- Considers major themes in Hardy's poetry, including ghosts, God's role in the world, war, and the painful passage of time
- Summarizes the methods of analysis and provides suggestions for further work
Part II supplies essential background material, featuring:
- An account of Hardy's life and works
- Samples of criticism from important Hardy scholars
With a helpful Further Reading section, this insightful volume is ideal for anyone who wishes to appreciate and explore Hardy's poetry for themselves.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
A Note on the Text
Introduction
PART I: ANALYSING THOMAS HARDY'S POETRY
1. Poet as Storyteller
2. Ghosts
3. God, Man and the Natural World
4. War and Its Casualties
5. The Self and Time
PART II: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICS
6. Thomas Hardy's Life and Works
7. Critical Views
Notes
Further Reading
List of Works Cited
Index.
Product details
| Published | Aug 21 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 254 |
| ISBN | 9780230349124 |
| Imprint | Red Globe Press |
| Dimensions | Not specified |
| Series | Analysing Texts |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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