Study of Hardy's Poetry

Author: Yan Xuejun
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: This book aims to reveal the richness and depth of Hardy's thoughts and feelings through an in-depth study of his poetry. To comprehensively analyze Hardy's thoughts and feelings, this book focuses on six important themes in his poetry. These six themes are interconnected and complementary, forming a crucial part of Hardy's intellectual and emotional landscape. The book is divided into four parts. Part "Hardy the Poet" consists of two chapters. The second part, "Basic Themes in Hardy's Poetry and a Study of The King's," delves into the six fundamental themes of Hardy's poetry—love, war, religion, nature, time, and death—revealing the central content of his work: exploring the dilemmas of human existence and seeking ways to overcome them. The third part focuses on "The Overall Characteristics of Themes in Hardy's Poetry." The fourth part, "Hardy: Art and Thought," is composed of three chapters.