<p>Despite being Thomas Hardy's first successful novel, we think this is absolutely Hardy at his best. This month, we discuss the pastoral, male characters, the fallen woman, and how much we love Farmer Oak.</p>

Despite being Thomas Hardy's first successful novel, we think this is absolutely Hardy at his best. This month, we discuss the pastoral, male characters, the fallen woman, and how much we love Farmer Oak.

Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

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Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy