The Woodlanders
by Thomas Hardy, Patricia Ingham
The Woodlanders by Thomas Hardy, Patricia Ingham holds a well received rating of 3.82 out of 5, based on 10.8K reader ratings. First published in 1887. The book spans 420 pages.
About The Woodlanders
In this classically simple tale of the disastrous impact of outside life on a secluded community in Dorset, now in a new edition, Hardy narrates the rivalry for the hand of Grace Melbury between a simple and loyal woodlander and an exotic and sophisticated outsider. Betrayal, adultery, disillusion, and moral compromise are all worked out in a setting evoked as both beautiful and treacherous. The Woodlanders, with its thematic portrayal of the role of social class, gender, and evolutionary survival, as well as its insights into the capacities and limitations of language, exhibits Hardy's acute awareness of his era's most troubling dilemmas.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Hardy, Patricia Ingham |
| Published | 1887 |
| Pages | 420 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.82 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,835 |
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What genre is The Woodlanders?
The Woodlanders is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Woodlanders worth reading?
Based on 10.8K reader ratings, The Woodlanders has an average score of 3.82 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Woodlanders?
The Woodlanders has 420 pages.
Who wrote The Woodlanders?
The Woodlanders was written by Thomas Hardy, Patricia Ingham. It was first published in 1887.
What is the ISBN for The Woodlanders?
The ISBN-13 for The Woodlanders is 9780140435470.0.
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