Few novels like Far from the Madding Crowd are as fully alive—lived in, not simply read. Hardy creates not only a story but also an entire interconnected ecosystem made of emotions between people, of life in rural England, and of unavoidable destiny—and he does it brilliantly. Over one hundred years after its publication in 1874, it continues to deeply disturb and fascinate readers. Although the overall premise of the novel may seem simple—it’s …
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