I have just discovered the beauty that is Hardy's work a couple months ago, and have read 4 of his novels thus far (Tess isn't one of them). Of the ones I've read, I've given them all 5 stars and am convinced that he is my favorite author. I think I'm finally ready to pick up Tess now that I feel I've gotten a good grasp of his work. Btw, Mayor of Casterbridge was my first read of his and remains to be my favorite. I love his work and Hardy himself so much!!
SO MUCH GLORIOUS HARDY. I really really need to read the Woodlanders, don't I? This was a wonderful video. And yes for Jane Austen and the Brontes spotlight videos in future! :)
I read Far from the Madding Crowd last month as my very first Hardy book, and I loved it! It broke my heart though. I'm going to tackle Tess next probably. This video came at the perfect time, just as I'm discovering Hardy!
Enjoyed your video and your commentary about Hardy and his world. I have read 4 of his novels, last one being A Pair of Blue Eyes and have enjoyed all of them. I agree about Far From the Madding Crowd. For some reason, I felt that to be somewhat positive for a Hardy, who is known for his tragic elements. I just bought Desperate Remedies so hopefully I'll get to it. Also would like to get to reading The Return of the Native and Jude the Obscure one of these days.
The plot of Return of the Native is ridiculous, and Hardy himself couldn't be bothered committing to an ending when he finally got there. In all other aspects - characters, place, ideas - it's wonderful.
Thank you for this video, I find it very helpful as I'm deciding on my next Hardy read. I've only just read "Far from the madding crowd" a few months ago and absolutely loved it and I think I shall go for "The Woodlanders" next. I believe there is an adaptation of " The Return of the native" with Catherine Zeta-Jones in it, but I have yet to see it.
This was wonderful and perfect timing for my Hardy mood because I am reading both Return of the Native (including listening to the Alan Rickman audiobook :)) and Tess over the next few days. After seeing this video, I think I will try to track down some of the latter ones you mentioned because I haven't heard much about them (except two on a tower) and I will try to read some of those in between reading some of his more well known works (I also have Mayor of Casterbridge and Greenwood Tree on my shelves and need to pick up Jude).
No wonder I'm not getting on with Hardy - I've been reading them all in the wrong order! I read The Mayor of Casterbridge for uni first, and then I read Tess of the D'Urbervilles... 😂 Dammit I'm gonna try again with Far From the Madding Crowd!
I've been waiting for this for so long, definitley adding The Return of the Native to my audible whish-list. And btw, what is it you're wearing on your lips? It's gorgeous, although don't tell me if it's not crulety free, that would be torture, but it looks so beautiful!
It is cruelty free! It's from Bite Beauty, one of their new amuse bouche lipsticks, in the colour Sorbet. Pretty much everything I wear makeup wise is cruelty free :) (I'm actually planning on doing a Cruelty Free makeup video next month :D)
there's a 90s film adaptation of return of the native with cathrine zeta jones and clive owen. i thought it was ok when i watched it - but that was 10 years ago.
Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba was poor in the latest Far From The Madding Crowd. I had never read a single Hardy but while viewing the movie I could tell Mulligan had no idea who Bathsheba was in the novel. It was not Hardy’s intention to have Bathsheba constantly smiling and presenting herself. Like hell.
Why are you doubtful that men bought wives? It happened! And naturally, the baby would go with its mother. Women then were a man's property. (See Paint Your Wagon film) Hardy was shocking because he spoke up for women's lot and their mistreatment by double standards of Society. See also the 60s version of Madding, with Christie, Stamp, Finch. Very nice!
I have read Tess, Woodlanders and Madding Crowd and I watched the DVD of Jude. What I like most about him are his descriptions of rural work and life.
I have just discovered the beauty that is Hardy's work a couple months ago, and have read 4 of his novels thus far (Tess isn't one of them). Of the ones I've read, I've given them all 5 stars and am convinced that he is my favorite author. I think I'm finally ready to pick up Tess now that I feel I've gotten a good grasp of his work. Btw, Mayor of Casterbridge was my first read of his and remains to be my favorite. I love his work and Hardy himself so much!!
SO MUCH GLORIOUS HARDY. I really really need to read the Woodlanders, don't I? This was a wonderful video. And yes for Jane Austen and the Brontes spotlight videos in future! :)
+Books and Things Yes you do! And then we can gush about it afterwards!
Hoorah!
Very lovely presentation. Thanks for fueling our passion for Thomas Hardy's work !
Excellent review of the works of Hardy. Very neat and to the point. Thank you for this from a Thomas Hardy fan.
I read Far from the Madding Crowd last month as my very first Hardy book, and I loved it! It broke my heart though. I'm going to tackle Tess next probably.
This video came at the perfect time, just as I'm discovering Hardy!
Glad I could help! Tess is great but frustrating at times but worth it for that ending!
I haven't read Thomas Hardy yet and Far from the Madding Crowd is the one I happened to pick up. Awesome! Great talk.
Thank you, I hope you love it!
I am so glad I discovered your channel!
You are lovely in mind, countenance and expression. Wonderful
FANTASTIC video! I will definitely begin my Thomas Hardy journey soon, thank you so much for the author spotlights, so helpful!! :-)
Yay I'm so happy you enjoy them! I'm going to try to do one a month or so :)
Enjoyed your video and your commentary about Hardy and his world. I have read 4 of his novels, last one being A Pair of Blue Eyes and have enjoyed all of them. I agree about Far From the Madding Crowd. For some reason, I felt that to be somewhat positive for a Hardy, who is known for his tragic elements. I just bought Desperate Remedies so hopefully I'll get to it. Also would like to get to reading The Return of the Native and Jude the Obscure one of these days.
The plot of Return of the Native is ridiculous, and Hardy himself couldn't be bothered committing to an ending when he finally got there. In all other aspects - characters, place, ideas - it's wonderful.
Very helpful video. Thank you!
Thank you for this video, I find it very helpful as I'm deciding on my next Hardy read. I've only just read "Far from the madding crowd" a few months ago and absolutely loved it and I think I shall go for "The Woodlanders" next. I believe there is an adaptation of " The Return of the native" with Catherine Zeta-Jones in it, but I have yet to see it.
I have it on my to-watch list but haven't bitten the bullet in sitting down to watch it. I'm so glad this video was helpful!
BRB off to buy the Alan Rickman Return of the Native!! ;P hahah I've only read (listened to) Tess, but I definitely need to get to more Hardy soon!
This was wonderful and perfect timing for my Hardy mood because I am reading both Return of the Native (including listening to the Alan Rickman audiobook :)) and Tess over the next few days. After seeing this video, I think I will try to track down some of the latter ones you mentioned because I haven't heard much about them (except two on a tower) and I will try to read some of those in between reading some of his more well known works (I also have Mayor of Casterbridge and Greenwood Tree on my shelves and need to pick up Jude).
+BBCgirl520 yay for all the Hardy! He's well worth the effort! I just wish a publisher would release all his works so I could have them all matching 😂
+exlibris yes, especially the PELs, I think they are my favorite editions od classics :)
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Brilliant video! I didn't know Alan Rickman narrated The Return of the Native. Will have to check this one out.
It's a little heartbreaking after his death but he does an amazing job!
No wonder I'm not getting on with Hardy - I've been reading them all in the wrong order! I read The Mayor of Casterbridge for uni first, and then I read Tess of the D'Urbervilles... 😂
Dammit I'm gonna try again with Far From the Madding Crowd!
I've been waiting for this for so long, definitley adding The Return of the Native to my audible whish-list.
And btw, what is it you're wearing on your lips? It's gorgeous, although don't tell me if it's not crulety free, that would be torture, but it looks so beautiful!
It is cruelty free! It's from Bite Beauty, one of their new amuse bouche lipsticks, in the colour Sorbet. Pretty much everything I wear makeup wise is cruelty free :) (I'm actually planning on doing a Cruelty Free makeup video next month :D)
exlibris Aah! That's so exciting :D
there's a 90s film adaptation of return of the native with cathrine zeta jones and clive owen. i thought it was ok when i watched it - but that was 10 years ago.
I have that on my to-watch list ;) Maybe I'll subject you to it when you come aha.
Hardy is so great!!! Awesome vido👍🏻
Thanks Julie
Have been desperately trying to find that edition of Return of the Native; a while ago, I hesitated on Book Depository, and now it's gone! :(
Really enjoyed this video, I love Hardy! I read Two on a Tower last month, I hope you'll like it as much as I did :)
Thank you!
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Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba was poor in the latest Far From The Madding Crowd. I had never read a single Hardy but while viewing the movie I could tell Mulligan had no idea who Bathsheba was in the novel. It was not Hardy’s intention to have Bathsheba constantly smiling and presenting herself. Like hell.
I really loved the Roman Polanski adaptation of Tess. Much better than the BBC. When I think of Tessy I think of Nasstasja Kinski the actress.
+junie b. I'll have to look at that version ☺️
Why are you doubtful that men bought wives? It happened!
And naturally, the baby would go with its mother. Women then were a man's property. (See Paint Your Wagon film)
Hardy was shocking because he spoke up for women's lot and their mistreatment by double standards of Society.
See also the 60s version of Madding, with Christie, Stamp, Finch. Very nice!