xi, 184 pp. . A volume of poetry by the author of Tess of the D'Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure. This collection showcases Hardy's mastery of verse across a wide array of themes, ranging from the introspective and melancholic to the wry and observational. The poems reflect the author's lifelong fascination with the English landscape, the passage of time, and the complexities of human emotion. Hardy's unique voice, characterized by its rhythmic precision and emotional depth, is on full display throughout this volume.
