The Great Novels by Thomas Hardy (Penguin English Library Boxed Set)

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Thomas Hardy, the English novelist and poet, is known for his classic works that often explore themes of fate, the human condition, and the complexities of love and relationships. Some of his most well-known novels include:

1. “Far from the Madding Crowd” (1874): The novel tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene and her relationships with three very different suitors against the backdrop of the rural English landscape.
2. “The Return of the Native” (1878): Set in the fictional Egdon Heath, this novel follows the lives of several inhabitants, focusing on the complex relationships and conflicts that arise.
3. “The Mayor of Casterbridge” (1886): This novel explores the consequences of a man’s impulsive act of selling his wife and child and the impact of his past choices on his life.
4. “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” (1891): Tess Durbeyfield’s tragic life unfolds in this novel, which addresses themes of class, morality, and the role of fate.