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Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces
Exploring the Depths of Fate and Desire in Victorian LiteratureBy Thomas Hardy
Length2h 21m
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Thomas Hardy's "Satires of Circumstance, Lyrics and Reveries, with Miscellaneous Pieces" presents a rich tapestry of poetry that deftly captures the complexities of human emotion and the capriciousness of fate. Composed in the early 20th century, the collection showcases Hardy's distinctive literary style characterized by lyrical elegance and keen social commentary. Each poem operates at the intersection of realism and romanticism, engaging with themes of love, loss, and the indifference of nature. Hardy's adept use of imagery and meter enhances the poignancy of his reflection on circumstance, pushing against the boundaries of Victorian poetic traditions. As a prominent figure in English literature, Thomas Hardy's experiences in a rapidly changing rural England profoundly influenced his writing. His lifelong engagement with the struggles of individuals against societal constraints and the relentless forces of nature is evident throughout this work. Hardy came from a humble background, and his keen observations of working-class lives and his own existential contemplations serve as a backdrop to "Satires of Circumstance," which reflects his embattled relationship with convention and the modern world. This collection is essential reading for poetry enthusiasts and scholars alike. Hardy's nuanced exploration of emotion amidst a changing landscape invites readers to reflect on their own circumstances and the whims of fate. The insightful satire and heartfelt reveries presented here make it a compelling addition to any literary library, showcasing Hardy's mastery of form and profound empathy.
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GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 21 mins
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Publish dateApr 25, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1WHERE THE PICNIC WAS
48A DEATH-DAY RECALLED
2THE SCHRECKHORN (With thoughts of Leslie Stephen) (June 1897)
49BEENY CLIFF March 1870—March 1913
3A SINGER ASLEEP (Algernon Charles Swinburne, 1837–1909)
50AT CASTLE BOTEREL
4A PLAINT TO MAN
51PLACES
5GOD’S FUNERAL
52THE PHANTOM HORSEWOMAN
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6SPECTRES THAT GRIEVE
53THE WISTFUL LADY
7“AH, ARE YOU DIGGING ON MY GRAVE?”
54THE WOMAN IN THE RYE
8SATIRES OF CIRCUMSTANCES IN FIFTEEN GLIMPSES
55THE CHEVAL-GLASS
9I AT TEA
56THE RE-ENACTMENT
10II IN CHURCH
57HER SECRET
11III BY HER AUNT’S GRAVE
58“SHE CHARGED ME”
12IV IN THE ROOM OF THE BRIDE-ELECT
59THE NEWCOMER’S WIFE
13V AT A WATERING-PLACE
60A CONVERSATION AT DAWN
14VI IN THE CEMETERY
61A KING’S SOLILOQUY ON THE NIGHT OF HIS FUNERAL
15VII OUTSIDE THE WINDOW
62THE CORONATION
16VIII IN THE STUDY
63AQUAE SULIS
17IX AT THE ALTAR-RAIL
64SEVENTY-FOUR AND TWENTY
18X IN THE NUPTIAL CHAMBER
65THE ELOPEMENT
19XI IN THE RESTAURANT
66“I ROSE UP AS MY CUSTOM IS”
20XII AT THE DRAPER’S
67A WEEK
21XIII ON THE DEATH-BED
68HAD YOU WEPT
22XIV OVER THE COFFIN
69BEREFT, SHE THINKS SHE DREAMS
23XV IN THE MOONLIGHT
70IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM
24LYRICS AND REVERIES (continued)
71IN THE SERVANTS’ QUARTERS
25SELF-UNCONSCIOUS
72THE OBLITERATE TOMB
26THE DISCOVERY
73“REGRET NOT ME”
27TOLERANCE
74THE RECALCITRANTS
28BEFORE AND AFTER SUMMER
75STARLINGS ON THE ROOF
29AT DAY-CLOSE IN NOVEMBER
76THE MOON LOOKS IN
30THE YEAR’S AWAKENING
77THE SWEET HUSSY
31UNDER THE WATERFALL
78THE TELEGRAM
32THE SPELL OF THE ROSE
79THE MOTH-SIGNAL (On Egdon Heath)
33ST. LAUNCE’S REVISITED
80SEEN BY THE WAITS
34POEMS OF 1912–13
81THE TWO SOLDIERS
35THE GOING
82THE DEATH OF REGRET
36YOUR LAST DRIVE
83IN THE DAYS OF CRINOLINE
37THE WALK
84THE ROMAN GRAVEMOUNDS
38RAIN ON A GRAVE
85THE WORKBOX
39“I FOUND HER OUT THERE”
86THE SACRILEGE A BALLAD-TRAGEDY (Circa 182-)
40WITHOUT CEREMONY
87Part I
41LAMENT
88Part II
42THE HAUNTER
89THE ABBEY MASON (Inventor of the “Perpendicular” Style of Gothic Architecture)
43THE VOICE
90THE JUBILEE OF A MAGAZINE (To the Editor)
44HIS VISITOR
91THE SATIN SHOES
45A CIRCULAR
92EXEUNT OMNES
46A DREAM OR NO
93A POET
47AFTER A JOURNEY
94POSTSCRIPT “MEN WHO MARCH AWAY” (SONG OF THE SOLDIERS)
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