Hardy: The tragic novels : The return of the native; The mayor of Casterbridge; Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Jude the Obscure : a casebook (Casebook series)

This revised edition of the original "Casebook", published in 1975, includes additional criticism reflecting reassessments of Hardy's novels in the light of the scholarship of the last two decades. This book contains the previous selection of earlier reviews and articles. The authors comments provide an overview of both the novels and the enormous range of criticism that Hardy's work has generated. This book is designed for A-level, FE and undergraduate students doing literature courses. Includes criticism reflecting reassessments of Hardy's novels in the light of the scholarship of the last two decades. This book contains a selection of earlier reviews and articles as well as the authors comments on the novels and the range of criticism that Hardy's work has generated. Edited By R.p. Draper. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.