Project Gutenberg 2001-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 313 Hardy, Thomas 1840 1928 Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satires_of_Circumstance Transcribed from the 1919 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price "Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces" by Thomas Hardy is a collection of poetry and reflections written during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This work captures Hardy's thoughts on love, loss, and the human condition, often exploring themes of nostalgia, regret, and the inexorable passage of time. As a distinguished poet and novelist, Hardy's lyrical prowess and keen observations come to life throughout this compilation. At the start of this collection, many poems explore deeply personal emotions and societal reflections. In "In Front of the Landscape," the narrator immerses himself in memories and the landscapes of his past, contemplating the nature of existence and the fleeting quality of remembrance. "Channel Firing" addresses the haunting sounds of artillery, juxtaposing the triviality of human-made conflicts with the eternal peace sought in death. Other pieces, such as "The Convergence of the Twain," reflect on triumph and tragedy, particularly in the context of the Titanic disaster. This opening section establishes a reflective tone, drawing readers into Hardy's exploration of life's complexities through his poignant verse. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English poetry PR Text Category: Poetry Category: British Literature 238224 2025-07-02T04:32:18.669866 text/html 248259 2015-01-23T03:43:02 text/html 310161 2025-07-02T04:32:31.070294 application/epub+zip 305888 2025-07-02T04:32:22.739293 application/epub+zip 134439 2025-07-02T04:32:20.681300 application/epub+zip 395325 2025-07-02T04:32:34.167272 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371924 2025-07-02T04:32:27.440273 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 200899 2022-09-02T06:22:52.350813 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 181278 2025-07-02T04:32:17.688807 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 181272 2015-01-23T03:42:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18257 2025-07-02T04:32:34.307223 application/rdf+xml 12102 2025-07-02T04:32:20.785288 image/jpeg 2358 2025-07-02T04:32:20.733327 image/jpeg 69042 2015-01-23T03:43:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 286295 2015-01-23T03:43:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 287164 2025-07-02T04:32:18.692846 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia