First published in 1871, Thomas Hardy's Desperate Remedies, is a tale of murder. More than that, it is a tale of blackmail, bigamy and lies. And yet, under the delicate touch of a true poet, it becomes still more than that again. Desperate Remedies is, in the author's own words, a story of 'mystery, entanglement, surprise and moral obliquity' and, as such, it is a fine example of the of the Victorian 'sensation' novel. However, in his perceptive examination of class and his society's attitudes towards women, Hardy's first published work become more than just a 'ripping yarn'; it becomes a true classic.
Write a Review
Write a Review
Desperate Remedies 9781845880996 Paperback
There are no reviews for this product yet - be the first
- Authors:
- Hardy, Thomas
- Year Published:
- 2006
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9781845880996
- Number of Pages:
- 320
- Publication Date:
- 28/04/2006
- Publisher:
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Imprint:
- Nonsuch Publishing
- Place of Publication:
- Stroud
- Language:
- English
- SKU:
- 9781845880996