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368 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141922027
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 30 June 2005
The Distracted Preacher and Other Tales by Thomas Hardy is a masterful collection of short stories that will captivate readers who appreciate provocative explorations of the human condition, particularly those who are drawn to themes of love, social class, and the complexities of the human heart.
Description
The darkly passionate short stories of Thomas Hardy are compelling explorations of love, social class, superstition and legend. This collection contains many of his finest and most representative, and includes 'The Withered Arm', an eerie depictio...
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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368 pages • first pub 1897 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141922027
Format: Digital
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication date: 30 June 2005
The Distracted Preacher and Other Tales by Thomas Hardy is a masterful collection of short stories that will captivate readers who appreciate provocative explorations of the human condition, particularly those who are drawn to themes of love, social class, and the complexities of the human heart.
Description
The darkly passionate short stories of Thomas Hardy are compelling explorations of love, social class, superstition and legend. This collection contains many of his finest and most representative, and includes 'The Withered Arm', an eerie depictio...
Community Reviews Summary of 25 reviews
Moods
reflective 60%
sad 60%
emotional 40%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
mysterious 20%
tense 20%
Pace
medium 40%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at support@thestorygraph.com to request the content warning form.