Wessex Poems and Other Verses - Hardy, Thomas
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"Wessex Poems and Other Verses" is a collection of poetry by the English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. Published in 1898, the collection features a selection of Hardy's poems that reflect his deep connection to the landscape, people, and traditions of the fictional region of Wessex, which encompasses parts of southwestern England. Key features of "Wessex Poems and Other Verses" include: 1. **Regionalism:** The poems in this collection often celebrate the local landscapes, traditions, and dialects of Wessex, a region that became central to many of Hardy's novels and poems. 2. **Nature and the…mehr

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"Wessex Poems and Other Verses" is a collection of poetry by the English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy. Published in 1898, the collection features a selection of Hardy's poems that reflect his deep connection to the landscape, people, and traditions of the fictional region of Wessex, which encompasses parts of southwestern England. Key features of "Wessex Poems and Other Verses" include: 1. **Regionalism:** The poems in this collection often celebrate the local landscapes, traditions, and dialects of Wessex, a region that became central to many of Hardy's novels and poems. 2. **Nature and the Past:** Hardy's poetry frequently explores the relationship between humans and nature, often with a sense of nostalgia for a vanishing rural way of life. 3. **Melancholy and Fatalism:** Many of Hardy's poems carry a sense of melancholy and fatalism, reflecting his deep contemplation of the human condition and the inevitability of change. 4. **Reflections on Love and Loss:** Hardy, known for his novels exploring tragic love stories, also delves into themes of love and loss in his poetry, presenting a nuanced and sometimes somber perspective on relationships. 5. **Symbolism and Imagery:** Hardy employs rich symbolism and vivid imagery in his poetry, creating evocative and memorable scenes that capture the essence of Wessex. Notable poems within "Wessex Poems and Other Verses" include "The Going," "The Darkling Thrush," and "The Voice." The collection is recognized for its contribution to regionalist literature and its influence on the landscape-oriented poetry of the early 20th century.
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Thomas Hardy OM (2 June 1840 ¿ 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. While Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, he gained fame as the author of novels such as Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895). During his lifetime, Hardy's poetry was acclaimed by younger poets (particularly the Georgians) who viewed him as a mentor. After his death his poems were lauded by Ezra Pound, W. H. Auden and Philip Larkin.