Project Gutenberg 2014-09-07 Public domain in the USA. 272 Harper, Charles G. (Charles George) 1863 1943 Harper, C. G. 05007600 The Hardy Country: Literary landmarks of the Wessex Novels Illustrated by the author. This ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler "The Hardy Country: Literary Landmarks of the Wessex Novels" by Charles G. Harper is a literary exploration and guide written in the early 20th century. This work discusses the geographical and cultural landscapes that inspired Thomas Hardy's famous Wessex novels, particularly focusing on the rural regions of Dorsetshire. Harper provides insights into the real-life locations correlating with characters and events found in Hardy's stories, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty and charm of this literary region. The opening of the book establishes a vivid depiction of Dorsetshire, portraying it as an idyllic setting rich in pastoral beauty, with quaint customs and enduring rural traditions. Harper introduces the concept of "Hardy Country," emphasizing the strong connection between Hardy's narratives and the actual places he famously depicted, such as Dorchester and Egdon Heath. He expresses a sense of personal exploration and admiration for the landscapes, recounting encounters with notable Hardy characters as though they are reflections of actual people he met. This preface sets an inviting tone for readers to embark on a journey through the places that formed the backdrop of Fitzgerald’s profound tales of love, loss, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 54.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Knowledge -- Dorset (England) Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Wessex novels Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 -- Fictional works Literary landmarks -- England -- Dorset Dorset (England) -- In literature DA Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - British Browsing: Literature Category: Travel Writing Category: British Literature 601732 2025-06-19T03:30:23.169614 text/html 584035 2014-10-07T16:45:14 text/html 3645681 2025-06-19T03:30:45.869917 application/epub+zip 3603651 2025-06-19T03:30:29.417544 application/epub+zip 285918 2025-06-19T03:30:26.638513 application/epub+zip 3880584 2025-06-19T03:30:57.327028 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3774213 2025-06-19T03:30:40.367952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431633 2022-09-21T09:31:26.389622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 469609 2025-06-19T03:30:21.294573 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 469605 2014-10-07T16:45:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19907 2025-06-19T03:30:57.598868 application/rdf+xml 23398 2025-06-19T03:30:27.297544 image/jpeg 4882 2025-06-19T03:30:26.967517 image/jpeg 186360 2014-10-07T16:52:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 3385211 2014-10-07T16:52:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 3502866 2025-06-19T03:30:23.468574 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