![]() ![]() I experienced Far From the Madding Crowd on audio this time, a 2020 release narrated by Olivia Vinall, which was brilliant. Hardy might even be considered an early feminist writer. They are even allowed to have sex! Poor, unfortunate Fanny Robin, pregnant out of wedlock by Sergeant Troy, dies penniless in childbirth. Hardy also allows his female characters to feel lust, passion and to follow through on their desires. Young, spirited, independent and ambitious, Hardy puts her in a position of power (running a business, a thriving farm) which would have been rare for women at the time. I adore the Roman Polanski film adaptation from 1980, starring Nastassja Kinski which is so loyal to the book.īathsheba Everdene is one of English literature’s iconic female characters. My favourite is Jude the Obscure, or at least it used to, but perhaps my feelings would be different now, closely followed by Tess of the D’Urbervilles, which I studied at school (a ‘first love’ if you like). Although it is not my “favourite” Hardy novel, it definitely makes my top five. I was delighted when my book club decided we’d read Far From the Madding Crowd. ![]()
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