Far from the Madding Crowd

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Enter the world of Weatherbury, where the fiercely independent Bathsheba Everdene arrives to claim her rightful place as the mistress of the region's grandest estate. Her audacious presence ignites the passions of three disparate suitors: the steadfast gentleman-farmer Boldwood, the dashing and roguish Sergeant Troy, and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each man, in his own distinct manner, disrupts Bathsheba's carefully laid plans and entangles her in a web of romantic intrigue. As their lives intertwine, tragedy looms on the horizon, threatening to unravel the very fabric of their rural community.

Thomas Hardy's masterful "Far from the Madding Crowd" marks his inaugural foray into the fictional realm of Wessex. This captivating tale of impetuous passion and measured courtship is imbued with Hardy's unparalleled talent for evoking the essence of rural life and landscapes. With unflinching candour, he delves into the intricacies of romantic entanglements, weaving a tapestry of human desires and foibles that continues to enthral readers to this day.

Product Information:

Book ISBN:	9780141393384
Book Author:	Thomas Hardy
Book Format:	Hardback
Book Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Book Publisher:	Penguin Books Ltd
Book Dimensions:	200 x 138 x 41 cm
Book Publication Date:	2013-09-26
Book Pagination:	480 pages
Book Weight:	598g