Under the Greenwood Tree

First published anonymously in 1872.

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Thomas Hardy's novels are exceptionally descriptive of nature and emotional feelings of each individual charecters and the reflections of life. Under the greenwood tree is indeed a novel so immensely written to picturise the 18th century society and the closeness of the social fabric during that time. It is a superb presentation of various seasons. The feminine character of Miss Fancy and the true love and emotions with Dick Duwey is a classical presentation of the life style and the real world feelings interestingly woven as a love plot with unassumed gesture.

I read this novel as a student at the age of 18, and after 42 years, I had the opprtunity to read it once again, I am extremely delighted as my mind rolled back to those times.
I recommend strongly this novel especially to younger generation to learn many things of life.

Submitted by Dr. Adibhatla Santharam.

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