Far from the Madding Crowd
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Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and the respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.Far from the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name Wessex to the landscape of southwest England and the first to gain him widespread popularity as a novelist. Set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the year, the story both upholds and questions rural values with a startlingly modern sensibility.
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thomas hardy's far from the madding crowd, September 02, 2009
Reviewer: bex
Gabriel Oak is such an admirable character. He is strong and attached to the land--his name fits him. He is a shepherd who can tell time by the stars. He loves Bathsheba Everdene, whose name is also significant and gives you a clue as to what will happen to her. Far From the Madding Crowd is a tale from a time long gone, but is still relevant and beautiful. I like John Lee's voice. He reads this book very well.
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July 2008
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F029092
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