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Book Two on a Tower

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher : Penguin UK
  • Release : 2012-06-28
  • ISBN : 0141974478
  • Pages : 333 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower written by Thomas Hardy and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-06-28 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With an essay by Rosemary Sumner. 'Then they proceeded to scan the sky, roving from planet to star, from single stars to double stars, from double to coloured stars...' Hardy's atmospheric, moving story of star-crossed lovers shows human beings at the mercy of forces far beyond their control, setting a tragic drama of human passion and conflict against a background of vast stellar space and scientific discovery. Two on a Tower tells the story of Lady Constantine, who breaks all the rules of decorum when she falls in love with the beautiful youth Swithin St Cleeve, her social inferior and ten years her junior. Together, in an ancient monument converted into an astronomical observation tower, they create their own private universe - until the pressures of the outside world threaten to destroy it. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

Book Two on a Tower

Download or read book Two on a Tower written by Thomas Hardy and published by 谷月社. This book was released on 2016-01-04 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREFACE. This slightly-built romance was the outcome of a wish to set the emotional history of two infinitesimal lives against the stupendous background of the stellar universe, and to impart to readers the sentiment that of these contrasting magnitudes the smaller might be the greater to them as men. But, on the publication of the book people seemed to be less struck with these high aims of the author than with their own opinion, first, that the novel was an ‘improper’ one in its morals, and, secondly, that it was intended to be a satire on the Established Church of this country. I was made to suffer in consequence from several eminent pens. That, however, was thirteen years ago, and, in respect of the first opinion, I venture to think that those who care to read the story now will be quite astonished at the scrupulous propriety observed therein on the relations of the sexes; for though there may be frivolous, and even grotesque touches on occasion, there is hardly a single caress in the book outside legal matrimony, or what was intended so to be.

Book Two on a Tower  Thomas Hardy Original Edition Annotated

Download or read book Two on a Tower Thomas Hardy Original Edition Annotated written by Thomas Hardy and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-18 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower is a novel by English author Thomas Hardy, classified by him as a romance and fantasy and now regarded as one of his minor works. The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, set in a parallel version of late Victorian Dorset

Book Two on a Tower

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1882
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 266 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower written by Thomas Hardy and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Two on a Tower   A Romance

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher : Maclachan Bell Press
  • Release : 2010-05-01
  • ISBN : 1445597373
  • Pages : 250 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower A Romance written by Thomas Hardy and published by Maclachan Bell Press. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Book Two on a Tower by Thomas Hardy   Delphi Classics  Illustrated

Download or read book Two on a Tower by Thomas Hardy Delphi Classics Illustrated written by Thomas Hardy and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Two on a Tower’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Thomas Hardy’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Hardy includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Two on a Tower’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Hardy’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Book Two on a Tower  a Romance

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  • Author : Thomas 1840-1928 Hardy
  • Publisher : Wentworth Press
  • Release : 2016-08-27
  • ISBN : 9781363676361
  • Pages : 252 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower a Romance written by Thomas 1840-1928 Hardy and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-27 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Two on a Tower

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2018-08-12
  • ISBN : 9781724974174
  • Pages : 120 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower written by Thomas Hardy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-12 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower by Thomas Hardy now, my lady.' 'Then drive home, ' she said after a moment. And the carriage rolled on its way. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Book Two on a Tower

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1882
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 408 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower written by Thomas Hardy and published by . This book was released on 1882 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Two on a Tower Annotated

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2020-02-28
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 360 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower Annotated written by Thomas Hardy and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower (1882) is a novel by English author Thomas Hardy, classified by him as a romance and fantasy and now regarded as one of his minor works. The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, set in a parallel version of late Victorian Dorset.Two On A Tower is a tale of star-crossed love in which Hardy sets the emotional lives of his two lovers against the background of the stellar universe. The unhappily married Lady Constantine breaks all the rules of social decorum when she falls in love with Swithin St. Cleeve, an astronomer who is eight years her junior. Her husband's death leaves the lovers free to marry, but the discovery of a legacy forces them apart. This is Hardy's most complete treatment of the theme of love across the class and age divide and the fullest expression of his fascination with science and astronomy.

Book 2 ON A TOWER A ROMANCE VOLUME

Download or read book 2 ON A TOWER A ROMANCE VOLUME written by Thomas 1840-1928 Hardy and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-28 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book Two on a Tower  Thomas Hardy Original Edition Annotated illustrated Edition

Download or read book Two on a Tower Thomas Hardy Original Edition Annotated illustrated Edition written by Thomas Hardy and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower is a novel by English author Thomas Hardy, classified by him as a romance and fantasy and now regarded as one of his minor works. The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, set in a parallel version of late Victorian Dorset

Book Two on a Tower  by Thomas Hardy a NOVEL  Classic Books

Download or read book Two on a Tower by Thomas Hardy a NOVEL Classic Books written by Thomas Hardy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-06-24 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower (1882) is a novel by English author Thomas Hardy, classified by him as a romance and fantasy and now regarded as one of his minor works. The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, set in a parallel version of late Victorian Dorset.Hardy placed an epigraph at the beginning of this book. The epigraph is from a Richard Crashaw poem, Love's Horoscope. It reads: "Ah, my heart her eyes and she Have taught thee new astrology. Howe'er Love's native hours were set, Whatever starry synod met, 'Tis in the mercy of her eye, If poor Love shall live or die." Plot--Two On A Tower is a tale of star-crossed love in which Hardy sets the emotional lives of his two lovers against the background of the stellar universe. The unhappily married Lady Constantine breaks all the rules of social decorum when she falls in love with Swithin St. Cleeve, an astronomer who is ten years her junior. Her husband's death leaves the lovers free to marry, but the discovery of a legacy forces them apart. This is Hardy's most complete treatment of the theme of love across the class and age divide and the fullest expression of his fascination with science and astronomy. Background--In the 1895 preface Hardy wrote, "The scene of the action was suggested by two real spots in the part of the country specified, each of which has a column standing upon it. Certain surrounding peculiarities have been imported into the narrative from both sites." Wimborne was the location of the village of "Warborne," and Charborough House was the location of the "Welland House" in Two on a Tower. Hardy's intention, in his own words, was to "set the emotional history of two infinitesimal lives against the stupendous background of the stellar universe." Criticism--Because the book defied the social norms of the day, upon release the book was called shocking, repulsive, and one critic called it Hardy's "worst yet."[4] Hardy's biographer, Claire Tomalin, says Hardy was "writing for serialization, which drove him to pack in far too much plot," and he wrote too fast "without time to think or reconsider." Hardy wrote in a letter to Edmund Gosse on 10 Dec 1882, "I get most extraordinary criticisms of T. on a T. Eminent critics write & tell me in private that it is the most original thing I have done...while other eminent critics (I wonder if they are the same) print the most cutting rebukes you can conceive-show me (to my amazement) that I am quite an immoral person......

Book Two on a Tower  English Edition

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2017-02-15
  • ISBN : 9781543132663
  • Pages : 226 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower English Edition written by Thomas Hardy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02-15 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower is a novel by English author Thomas Hardy, classified by him as a romance and fantasy and now regarded as one of his minor works. The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, set in a parallel version of late Victorian Dorset.

Book Penguin English Library Two On a Tower

Download or read book Penguin English Library Two On a Tower written by Thomas Hardy and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-08-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Penguin English Library Edition of Two on a Tower by Thomas Hardy 'Then they proceeded to scan the sky, roving from planet to star, from single stars to double stars, from double to coloured stars...' Hardy's atmospheric, moving story of star-crossed lovers shows human beings at the mercy of forces far beyond their control, setting a tragic drama of human passion and conflict against a background of vast stellar space and scientific discovery. Two on a Tower tells the story of Lady Constantine, who breaks all the rules of decorum when she falls in love with the beautiful youth Swithin St Cleeve, her social inferior and ten years her junior. Together, in an ancient monument converted into an astronomical observation tower, they create their own private universe - until the pressures of the outside world threaten to destroy it. The Penguin English Library - 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

Book Two on a Tower  By

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  • Author : Thomas Hardy
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2017-03-14
  • ISBN : 9781544690735
  • Pages : 168 pages

Download or read book Two on a Tower By written by Thomas Hardy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two on a Tower (1882) is a novel by English author Thomas Hardy, classified by him as a romance and fantasy and now regarded as one of his minor works. The book is one of Hardy's Wessex novels, set in a parallel version of late Victorian Dorset.Hardy placed an epigraph at the beginning of this book. The epigraph is from a Richard Crashaw poem, Love's Horoscope. It reads: "Ah, my heart her eyes and she Have taught thee new astrology. Howe'er Love's native hours were set, Whatever starry synod met, 'Tis in the mercy of her eye, If poor Love shall live or die." Two On A Tower is a tale of star-crossed love in which Hardy sets the emotional lives of his two lovers against the background of the stellar universe. The unhappily married Lady Constantine breaks all the rules of social decorum when she falls in love with Swithin St. Cleeve, an astronomer who is eight years her junior. Her husband's death leaves the lovers free to marry, but the discovery of a legacy forces them apart. This is Hardy's most complete treatment of the theme of love across the class and age divide and the fullest expression of his fascination with science and astronomy.