HARDY, Thomas.
A Changed Man: The Waiting Supper and Other Tales Concluding with the Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid.
New York and London: Harper & Brothers Publishers , 1913.
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Thomas Hardy's A Changed Man
Early edition of this final collection of short stories by Thomas Hardy exploring themes of fate, love, and social change. Octavo, original cloth with gilt titles, tissue-guarded frontispiece, with a black and white map of Wessex to the rear. In very good condition, signature to the front free endpaper. Bookseller's ticket to the rear pastedown.
A Changed Man and Other Tales (1913) is Thomas Hardy’s final collection of short stories, bringing together twelve narratives that explore themes of fate, moral dilemmas, and the effects of social change on individuals. The stories reflect Hardy’s characteristic preoccupation with human vulnerability in the face of larger forces, often depicting protagonists whose lives are unexpectedly transformed by external circumstances or inner conflicts. While some tales, such as the titular A Changed Man, focus on personal redemption and transformation, others continue Hardy’s critique of rigid social structures and the unpredictable nature of life. This collection, published late in Hardy’s career, demonstrates his continued engagement with the themes that shaped both his novels and poetry, offering a retrospective look at his enduring literary concerns.
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