Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses by Thomas Hardy
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"Time's Laughingstocks" by Thomas Hardy is a collection of poems published in the early 20th century, specifically during the late 19th century. The verses reflect Hardy's deep engagement with themes of love, loss, and the passage of time, often exploring the emotional complexities of human relationships. The poems serve as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life and love, laden with nostalgia and introspection. The opening of the collection introduces
"The Revisitation," a poem that captures a retrospective journey of a man who revisits a significant place from his youth, filled with memories of love and longing. As he walks through familiar landscapes, he is haunted by the passage of time and the changes it has wrought upon both the scenery and his own life. The encounter with a once-beloved figure, now altered by the years, evokes a sense of loss and bittersweet reminiscence, emphasizing Hardy's exploration of memory and its ability to shape our emotions even as the present fades away. This thoughtful reflection sets the tone for the rest of the collection, which further delves into deeply felt sentiments and the inevitable impact of time on human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928 |
|---|---|
| Title | Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time%27s_Laughingstocks_and_Other_Verses |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1919 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2997 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2001 |
| Last Update | Dec 21, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 690 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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