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  • Winter Words

  • Poetry and Personal Writings (Unabridged Selections)
  • By: Thomas Hardy
  • Narrated by: Bruce Alexander, Janet Maw
  • Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (9 ratings)

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By: Thomas Hardy
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This selection of Hardy's poetry does full justice to its humanity, integrity, humour and evocative power, ranging from charming anthology pieces such as Weathers to the great love poems he wrote after the death of his first wife and his meditations on war and philosophy. The poems - nearly 80 in total - are set in the context of his life and thought, including personal writings by him and those closest to him.

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Classics European Literary History & Criticism Poetry
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Thomas Hardy ceased novelizing, but continued, to compose verse well into the twentieth century. In this audio program, examples of his poetry from early to late are interspersed with brief notes and quotes from his prose writing that put the selections in context. Bruce Alexander and Janet Maw take turns interpreting the works. They read expressively, with particular attention to mood.

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The Poet’s Poet

Memories of something. Beautifully read by the narrators, especially Janet Maw. I have carried Hardy’s haunting words throughout my 70 plus years of life. They never fail to move me. Hardy feels like a traditionalist writing like a modern. Sentimental for sure, clumsy at times, certainly naive, but definitely felt. Do buy and listen.

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