Far from the Madding Crowd - Paperback

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by Thomas Hardy (Author), Suzanne B. Falck-Yi (Editor), Linda M. Shires (Author)

Gabriel Oak is only one of three suitors for the hand of the beautiful and spirited Bathsheba Everdene. He must compete with the dashing young soldier Sergeant Troy and the respectable, middle-aged Farmer Boldwood. And while their fates depend upon the choice Bathsheba makes, she discovers the terrible consequences of an inconstant heart.

Far from the Madding Crowd was the first of Hardy's novels to give the name Wessex to the landscape of south-west England, and the first to gain him widespread popularity as a novelist. Set against the backdrop of the unchanging natural cycle of the year, the story both upholds and questions rural values with a startlingly modern sensibility. This new edition retains the critical text that restores previously deleted and revised passages.

About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Number of Pages: 496

Dimensions: 1 x 7.7 x 5 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: October 15, 2008

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Far from the Madding Crowd

Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12

Reading Level: 9.7

Point Value: 25