Far from the Madding Crowd BOOK OVERVIEW

Far from the Madding Crowd

Far from the Madding Crowd is a book written by Thomas Hardy. The book was published in 1994 and is listed under the England category. For readers who want to quickly understand what this title offers, this page gives a clear overview of the book, including its description, author information, page count, ratings, and ISBN details.

The full title of the book is Far from the Madding Crowd. When available, the subtitle is , which gives extra context about the theme, focus, or main idea behind the book. According to the available description, Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gentleman-farmer Boldwood, soldier-seducer Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each, in contrasting ways, unsettles her decisions and complicates her life, and tragedy ensues, threatening the stability of the whole community. The first of his works set in Wessex, Hardy’s novel of swift passion and slow courtship is imbued with his evocative descriptions of rural life and landscapes, and with unflinching honesty about sexual relationships.

This book has 374 pages, making it useful for readers who want to know the approximate length before starting. It has an average rating of 3.94, based on 312 ratings, which can help readers understand how other people have responded to it.

For cataloging and reference purposes, the ISBN-13 is 9780140620474, while the ISBN-10 is 0140620478. These numbers are helpful when searching for the exact edition of the book online, in libraries, or in bookstores.

The book cover image can be viewed here: http://books.google.com/books/content?id=6K8FZuDtHkUC&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1&source=gbs_api.

Overall, Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy is a title that may interest readers looking for books in England. Whether you are researching new books, comparing editions, or building a reading list, this page gives you the most important details in one place.