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Thomas Hardy Wessex Poems and Other Verses (Hardback) Penguin Clothbound Poetry. Wessex Poems was Hardy's first collection of poetry, published after he had turned away from novel writing, disillusioned by the savage receptionJude the Obscure had received. Its publication marked the start of an extraordinary new phase in Hardy's writing career: for the rest of his long life, he would write only poetry. Further DetailsTitle: Wessex Poems and Other Verses Condition: New Description: A collectible new Penguin Classics series: stunning, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets, which present each poet's most famous book of verse as it was originally published. Designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith and beautifully set, these slim, A format volumes are the ultimate gift editions for poetry lovers. Wessex Poems was Hardy's first collection of poetry, published after he had turned away from novel writing, disillusioned by the savage reception Jude the Obscure had received. Its publication marked the start of an extraordinary new phase in Hardy's writing career: for the rest of his long life, he would write only poetry. Here are sprightly Dorset ballads, verses set during the Napoleonic Wars, and personal poems reflecting on Hardy's life and loves. Composed throughout Hardy's life and animated by his affection for his beloved Wessex, their publication in 1898 heralded the arrival of a major new poetic voice. Author: Thomas Hardy EAN: 9780241303139 Format: Hardback Country/Region of Manufacture: GB ISBN: 9780241303139 Item Height: 187mm Item Length: 120mm Item Width: 19mm Item Weight: 201g Language: English ISBN-10: 0241303133 Genre: Poetry & Drama Publisher: Penguin Classics Release Date: 08/24/2017 Series: Penguin Clothbound Poetry Type: Classical, Early & Medieval Release Year: 2017 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
