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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Far from the Madding Crowd

by Thomas Hardy
Aggregate Editorial Score37/100
Times Literary Supplement
Published 1874424 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1874, Far from the Madding Crowd established Thomas Hardy as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. The independent farmer Bathsheba Everdene is loved by three very different men—the steady Gabriel Oak, the dashing Sergeant Troy, and the obsessive Farmer Boldwood—in Hardy's most romantic and optimistic novel. Themes of independence, love, Dorset run through the work. The book has received recognition from Times Literary Supplement 1874.

Book Details

AuthorThomas Hardy
Published1874
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages424
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140431247
Editorial Score37/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Awards & Recognition

Times Literary Supplement
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187412
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Thomas Hardy
United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Far from the Madding Crowd about?

The independent farmer Bathsheba Everdene is loved by three very different men—the steady Gabriel Oak, the dashing Sergeant Troy, and the obsessive Farmer Boldwood—in Hardy's most romantic and optimistic novel.

Who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd?

Far from the Madding Crowd was written by Thomas Hardy, from United Kingdom. First published in 1874.

What awards has Far from the Madding Crowd won?

Far from the Madding Crowd has received the following awards and honours: Times Literary Supplement 1874.

Is Far from the Madding Crowd worth reading?

Far from the Madding Crowd is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 12/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in independence, love, Dorset.

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What category is Far from the Madding Crowd?

Far from the Madding Crowd is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Far from the Madding Crowd from?

Far from the Madding Crowd originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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