Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy Paperback Book 9789356568600

Thomas Hardys fourth novel Far from the Madding Crowd 1874 is widely regarded as his first popular work Bathsheba Everdene an independent and vibrant woman has come to Weatherbury to take up a position as a farmer on the largest estate in the region Her fearless presence attracts three distinct suitors gentlemanfarmer Boldwood soldier Sergeant Troy and dedicated shepherd Gabriel Oak Each in different ways unsettles her decisions and messes up her life and tragedy happens frightening the stability of the whole community The first of his books set in the fictional area of Wessex Hardys book of sudden and slow romance is filled with his haunting descriptions of rural life and scenes and with firm honesty about sexual relationships