Thomas Hardy – The Wessex Tales – First Folio Edition 1987
£35.00
A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1987, with introduction by Robert Gittings, wood engravings by Peter Reddick. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, blue cloth bound boards with debossed light blue illustration of a corn-dolly to the front board, gilt titling to the spine within a light blue cartouche, the text blocks are bright and crisp with blue top stain. In blue paper bound slipcase.
Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy is a collection of short stories set in the fictional region of Wessex, reflecting rural life in 19th century England. The stories explore themes like fate, love, class and human struggle, often marked by irony and tragedy. Hardy masterfully blends realism with a deep sense of place, capturing the hardships and moral dilemmas of country folk. The tales provide insight into Victorian society, showcasing Hardy’s skill in character development and storytelling.
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A first Folio Society edition, first printing of Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy, published by The Folio Society, London in 1987, with introduction by Robert Gittings, wood engravings by Peter Reddick. A very fine book free from internal inscriptions, blue cloth bound boards with debossed light blue illustration of a corn-dolly to the front board, gilt titling to the spine within a light blue cartouche, the text blocks are bright and crisp with blue top stain. In blue paper bound slipcase.
Wessex Tales by Thomas Hardy is a collection of short stories set in the fictional region of Wessex, reflecting rural life in 19th century England. The stories explore themes like fate, love, class and human struggle, often marked by irony and tragedy. Hardy masterfully blends realism with a deep sense of place, capturing the hardships and moral dilemmas of country folk. The tales provide insight into Victorian society, showcasing Hardy’s skill in character development and storytelling.
