FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS present Thomas Hardy's renowned novel, Far from the Madding Crowd, in a beautiful gift edition. With deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, and gilded edges, this edition is a must-have for literature lovers. The unabridged text is accompanied by a Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms, making it accessible to modern readers. Format: Hardback Length: 544 pages Publication date: 15 September 2020 Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS, are carefully selected to create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift edition boasts deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxurious endpapers, and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a comprehensive Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms, crafted for the modern reader's convenience.Thomas Hardy's perennially popular and oft-adapted fourth novel, Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), achieved immense success during its time. Through the intricate weaving of its characters' lives, we witness Bathsheba Everdene, an independent and free-spirited woman, engaging in a series of false starts with her infatuated neighbor, William Boldwood, as well as the dashing soldier, Sergeant Troy, who is also entangled in the tragic tale of Fanny Robin. Eventually, she realizes that her true love lies with the loyal shepherd, Gabriel Oak. Undoubtedly, this remarkable tale deserves its esteemed status as one of the greatest love stories of all time. Weight: 284g Dimension: 99 x 157 x 27 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781839641824 Edition number: New ed