A tale of love and loss - the first of Thomas Hardy's novels to win him widespread recognition and popularity - reissued to accompany a major motion picture due for release in May 2015.
The film version of Far from the Madding Crowd, is released in UK cinemas on Friday 1 May 2015. Click below to view the trailer.
Written by Victorian England author Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd, first published in 1874, follows the lives and relationships of the independent and strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene and the three men competing for her love as they navigate societal expectations and class differences. Gabriel Oak is a humble and honest sheep farmer, William Boldwood is a wealthy and successful landowner, and Frank Troy is a dashing, but reckless and dangerous soldier. Each have traits that draw Bathsheba to them in different ways. The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal expectations, and paints a vivid picture of rural life in 19th century England. It is considered one of Hardy's most popular and enduring works, and has been adapted into several films, television dramas and stage productions.
| Primary Genre | Classic fiction: general and literary |
Written by Victorian England author Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd, first published in 1874, follows the lives and relationships of the independent and strong-willed Bathsheba Everdene and the three men competing for her love as they navigate societal expectations and class differences. Gabriel Oak is a humble and honest sheep farmer, William Boldwood is a wealthy and successful landowner, and Frank Troy is a dashing, but reckless and dangerous soldier.
Far From the Madding Crowd features in the following genres: Classic fiction: general and literary, General Fiction, Fiction
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Far From the Madding Crowd was written by Thomas Hardy and published by Suzeteo Enterprises
Far From the Madding Crowd has 374 pages
