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Elfride Swancourt, the blue-eyed protagonist, finds herself torn between two suitors: the kind-hearted architect Stephen Smith and the older, literary Henry Knight, who also mentors Stephen. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Wessex, the novel explores themes of love, social constraints, and the sacrifices women made during that era. Hardy's vivid character development and poignant narrative offer a commentary on evolving English life and culture, while the story is notably influenced by his own relationship with Emma Gifford.
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A Pair Of Blue Eyes, Thomas Hardy
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- A Pair Of Blue Eyes
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hardy
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 380
- ISBN13
- 9789356562400
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Classics, 19th century, England, Trust, Jealousy, Pain, Distrust
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Elfride Swancourt, the blue-eyed protagonist, finds herself torn between two suitors: the kind-hearted architect Stephen Smith and the older, literary Henry Knight, who also mentors Stephen. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Wessex, the novel explores themes of love, social constraints, and the sacrifices women made during that era. Hardy's vivid character development and poignant narrative offer a commentary on evolving English life and culture, while the story is notably influenced by his own relationship with Emma Gifford.