Interesting summary of the novel. I’ve always thought this was Hardy’s least compelling story which probably explains why it’s less well known. Like most of his books it ends in tragedy but I don’t think it’s in the same league as Tess, the native, the mayor, Jude or the madding crowd.
ottovbvs // May 11, 2009 at 4:58 am
Interesting summary of the novel. I’ve always thought this was Hardy’s least compelling story which probably explains why it’s less well known. Like most of his books it ends in tragedy but I don’t think it’s in the same league as Tess, the native, the mayor, Jude or the madding crowd.