Far from the Madding Crowd
Thomas Hardy
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Title: Far from the Madding Crowd
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Far from the Madding Crowd (Wordsworth Classics)
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Wordsworth Editions Ltd, United Kingdom, Herts, 1993
ISBN 10: 1853260673
ISBN 13: 9781853260674
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Introduction and Notes by Norman Vance, Professor of English, University of Sussex. Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardy's Wessex novels. It tells the story of the young farmer Gabriel Oak and his love for and pursuit of the elusive Bathsheba Everdene, whose wayward nature leads her to both tragedy and true love. It tells of the dashing Sergeant Troy whose rakish philosophy of life was the past was yesterday; never, the day after, and lastly, of the introverted and reclusive gentleman farmer, Mr Boldwood, whose love fills him with a fearful sense of exposure, when he first sets eyes on Bathsheba. The background of this tale is the Wessex countryside in all its moods, contriving to make it one of the most English of great English novels. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR000493151
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ISBN 10: 1853260673
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Introduction and Notes by Norman Vance, Professor of English, University of Sussex. Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardy's Wessex novels. It tells the story of the young farmer Gabriel Oak and his love for and pursuit of the elusive Bathsheba Everdene, whose wayward nature leads her to both tragedy and true love. It tells of the dashing Sergeant Troy whose rakish philosophy of life was the past was yesterday; never, the day after, and lastly, of the introverted and reclusive gentleman farmer, Mr Boldwood, whose love fills him with a fearful sense of exposure, when he first sets eyes on Bathsheba. The background of this tale is the Wessex countryside in all its moods, contriving to make it one of the most English of great English novels. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR000221449
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ISBN 10: 1853260673
ISBN 13: 9781853260674
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Introduction and Notes by Norman Vance, Professor of English, University of Sussex. Far from the Madding Crowd is perhaps the most pastoral of Hardy's Wessex novels. It tells the story of the young farmer Gabriel Oak and his love for and pursuit of the elusive Bathsheba Everdene, whose wayward nature leads her to both tragedy and true love. It tells of the dashing Sergeant Troy whose rakish philosophy of life was the past was yesterday; never, the day after, and lastly, of the introverted and reclusive gentleman farmer, Mr Boldwood, whose love fills him with a fearful sense of exposure, when he first sets eyes on Bathsheba. The background of this tale is the Wessex countryside in all its moods, contriving to make it one of the most English of great English novels. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR000156690
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Far From the Madding Crowd
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Seller: Hay-on-Wye Booksellers, Hay-on-Wye, HEREF, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Tape around insdie and outside edge of cover. Scuffs and marks to cover. Sticker and inscription on insdie cover and front end page. Tanning and staining on textblock. Contents very good. Seller Inventory # 009935-3
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Far from the Madding Crowd (film tie-in)
Seller: AproposBooks&Comics, London, United Kingdom
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Seller Inventory # ABE-1674995712938
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Far From the Madding Crowd: Thomas Hardy (The Penguin English Library)
Seller: Stephen White Books, Bradford, United Kingdom
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paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Ex-library book, usual markings. Well read with some wear but still very useable. Quick dispatch from UK seller. Seller Inventory # mon0000522646
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Far From the Madding Crowd: Thomas Hardy (The Penguin English Library)
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR004401891
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Far from the Madding Crowd: Thomas Hardy (Penguin Classics)
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002106967
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Far From The Madding Crowd
Seller: Crappy Old Books, Barry, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. If you?ve ever looked at a peaceful rural landscape and thought, Ah, lovely ? nothing dramatic could possibly happen here , Thomas Hardy would like a quiet word. Preferably while staring meaningfully at the horizon and letting a strong breeze symbolise impending emotional catastrophe. Far From the Madding Crowd (this 1974 Macmillan edition, ISBN 0333168801 ) is Hardy at his most readable and most wickedly observant: a country novel stuffed with big feelings, bad decisions, heroic sheep, and the constant sense that the weather is personally invested in your downfall. Wessex may look idyllic, but it?s basically a stage where passion, pride, and misunderstanding perform nightly, often to the accompaniment of rain. At the centre is Bathsheba Everdene ? one of literature?s great heroines, and the rare Victorian woman who arrives with independence, competence, and the audacity to run a farm. Naturally, this means three men must immediately appear and start making their emotions everyone?s problem. There?s the steadfast, capable Gabriel Oak (the human equivalent of a well-made gate), the respectable William Boldwood (who takes one flirtatious gesture and builds an entire tragic universe around it), and Sergeant Troy (a charming disaster in uniform, armed with a sword and several terrible ideas). Hardy?s genius is that he doesn?t write romance like a warm hug. He writes it like a slow-motion wagon accident: you can see it coming, you want to shout, but you also can?t look away. He?s funny, too ? quietly, dryly, with that rural English sense of irony where people insist they?re being sensible while actively doing the opposite. And then there?s the countryside itself, which Hardy treats as both beautiful and brutally indifferent. The farm work is real, the seasons grind on, and nature keeps going while humans make emotional shipwreck of their lives. There are moments of genuine tenderness, moments of sharp comedy, and moments that make you want to put the book down and have a stern cup of tea. This 1974 edition has that satisfying ?proper book? feel ? the sort of volume you could read by a window on a rainy afternoon, becoming increasingly smug about not being in a Victorian love triangle (until you remember you?ve texted someone something ambiguous and now you?re basically Boldwood). Condition: Good , meaning it?s a solid, readable copy: perfect for curling up with, underlining, and occasionally sighing at. The kind of book that looks respectable on the shelf, then quietly ruins your belief that rural life is calm. Perfect for: classic lit lovers, romance readers with a taste for doom, Hardy devotees, and anyone who enjoys stories where the landscape is gorgeous and the emotions are absolutely not. Sold by Crappy Old Books ? bringing you pastoral England, emotional chaos, and at least one reminder that a single impulsive decision can echo across an entire county. Seller Inventory # 5603
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Far From The Madding Crowd
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Signet Classics, 1960
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Condition: Used. In a world where sheep have more romantic prospects than some of the characters, "Far From The Madding Crowd" becomes an idyllic sanctuary from the chaos of the modern age. Set amid the rolling hills of Dorset, Thomas Hardy?s tale swirls with pastoral charm, but don?t let that fool you: it?s a veritable soap opera with just the right dash of existential dread. This particular edition, published in 1960 by Signet Classics, may have seen better days, but it still clings to its pages like a lovesick farmer clings to his last sheep. Meet Bathsheba Everdene, a woman who defies the conventions of her time with all the finesse of a bull in a china shop. She inherits a farm?a feat that would make most Victorian women faint into their bonnets?and promptly sets about captivating the hearts of local suitors. Among them are Gabriel Oak, the steadfast shepherd with the emotional range of a well-tended turnip, and the dapper but duplicitous sergeant, Francis Troy, who brings a level of drama usually reserved for the likes of reality TV. As Bathsheba flits between these gentlemen like a butterfly with a poor sense of direction, one might wonder about the wisdom of her choices. Hardy, with his trademark melancholy, seems to be saying, "Ladies, if you think modern dating is tricky, just wait until you try managing a farm and a horde of desperate men simultaneously!" The narrative unfurls like a pastoral tapestry woven with threads of ambition, love, and a good old-fashioned dose of tragedy?because what?s a rural romance without a little heartache to make it interesting? But before you settle in for a cozy evening with this book, be warned: Hardy has a penchant for throwing curveballs that might leave you more bewildered than a sheep trying to navigate a hedge maze. His characters are as flawed as they are charming, which is to say, they?re human, and they make choices we might scratch our heads at. The story dances between moments of pastoral bliss and the bitter realities of life, leaving us wondering whether the grass is truly greener on the other side?or just a little more manicured. This edition, while bewitchingly vintage, may contain the odd dog-ear or a coffee stain that tells a story of its own. There?s a certain joy in turning the yellowing pages, perhaps with the faint scent of antiquity wafting through the air, transporting you not just to Hardy?s Dorset, but to a time when books were still a bit rough around the edges?much like the characters within them. Condition: Used, and not just in the sense of the ?used and abused? trope. It might have been read and reread a few times, with pages that have endured the existential crises of previous readers, resulting in slight dog-ears and the occasional scuffed cover. However, this adds a certain charm, akin to finding a well-worn sofa in a thrift shop?comfortable, slightly quirky, and oddly reassuring. So why not take a step back from the madding crowd of your own life? Embrace the opportunity to ponder the follies of love and ambition while enjoying the rural landscape of Hardy?s imagination. Whether you?re a connoisseur of Victorian literature or just someone looking to laugh at the absurdity of life, this book promises to deliver that delightful mix of irony and sentiment. At Crappy Old Books, we believe every shelf deserves a companion piece with a rich backstory?and this one certainly has plenty to tell. Dive into Hardy?s world and discover that even in the midst of chaos, a little bit of irony can go a long way. Who knows? You might just find yourself far from your own madding crowd, lost in the pages of a time-worn classic. Seller Inventory # 1366
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