Thomas Hardy's Heroines
Author | : Pamela Jekel |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 248 |
Release | : 1986 |
ISBN-10 | : UCAL:B4972949 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Thomas Hardy's Heroines by : Pamela Jekel
Download or read book Thomas Hardy's Heroines written by Pamela Jekel and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thomas Hardy is known for his unconventional portrayal of female characters. In Victorian literature, his women are surprisingly complex, sexual, and even "heroic." Jekel's study discusses the development of Hardy's heroines, contrasts them with typical Victorian feminine standards, and compares them to the women who Hardy knew in his personal life.