Hardy and His Readers

Delve into the intricate relationship between Thomas Hardy and his audience in Hardy and His Readers by T. Wright. Published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2003, this insightful paperback spans 241 pages and offers a compelling examination of Hardy's ongoing struggle with the bourgeois values of his contemporary readers, which he famously despised. T. Wright skillfully balances rigorous historical research on the responses of 'actual' readers with a literary-critical analysis of the 'implied' reader embedded within Hardy's novels. This first edition is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of literary reception and the complexities of Hardy's work. Discover how the material conditions of publishing shaped the dialogue between Hardy and his readers, making this book an essential addition to the library of literature enthusiasts and scholars alike.