64 pages 2 hours read

Thomas Hardy

Far From The Madding Crowd

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1874

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Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd is widely praised for its rich prose, evocative descriptions, and complex characters, particularly Bathsheba Everdene. However, some critics find the pacing uneven and the plot occasionally melodramatic. Overall, it's considered a classic work of English literature, balancing pastoral beauty with intense human emotions.

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Who Should Read Far From The Madding Crowd?

A reader who enjoys Far From The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy would likely appreciate Victorian literature, complex character development, and pastoral settings. Fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice or George Eliot's Middlemarch will find similar themes of romance, social critique, and rich storytelling.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Values/Ideas: Fate
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Genre
Romance
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Period
Victorian Period
Victorian Literature / Period
Topics
History: World