Far from the Madding Crowd (The great writers series: Their lives, works and inspiration) Hardy, Thomas Summary Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gentleman-farmer Boldwood, soldier-seducer Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each, in contrasting ways, unsettles her decisions and complicates her life, and tragedy ensues, threatening the stability of the whole community. The first of his works set in the fictional county of Wessex, Hardy's novel of swift passion and slow courtship is imbued with his evocative descriptions of rural life and landscapes, and with unflinching honesty about sexual relationships. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 474 pages · Hardcover By Hardy, Thomas Details ISBN: 0863076653 Author: Hardy, Thomas Format: Hardcover Pages: 474 Language: English Publication date: 10 December 1992 Condition: New About the authors Hardy, Thomas and Thomas Hardy More about this book Reviews After an unfortunate marriage to Sergeant Troy and an affair with Farmer Boldwood, Bathsheba Everdene finally becomes the wife of the man who has always loved her.
