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- 508 pages
- 18 hours of reading
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The story centers on Gabriel Oak, a young farmer characterized by his cheerful demeanor and sound judgment. His personality shifts between his workdays, where he is diligent and respectable, and Sundays, when he appears more indifferent and caught up in mundane thoughts. This duality reflects his moral ambiguity, as he navigates the expectations of his community while grappling with his own beliefs. The narrative explores themes of social perception and personal integrity, set against the backdrop of rural life.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hardy
- Publisher
- 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Released
- 2004
- Pages
- 508
- ISBN13
- 9781595405203
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Relationships, British Literature, English Literature, Adapted for Film, English Countryside
- First published
- 1874
- Original title
- Far from the Madding Crowd
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The story centers on Gabriel Oak, a young farmer characterized by his cheerful demeanor and sound judgment. His personality shifts between his workdays, where he is diligent and respectable, and Sundays, when he appears more indifferent and caught up in mundane thoughts. This duality reflects his moral ambiguity, as he navigates the expectations of his community while grappling with his own beliefs. The narrative explores themes of social perception and personal integrity, set against the backdrop of rural life.