A Group Of Noble Dames

""A Group of Noble Dames"" is a collection of nine short stories written by Thomas Hardy. The stories are set in the fictional county of Wessex and follow the lives of various women from the aristocracy. Each story explores the themes of love, marriage, and social status in Victorian England. The characters range from young women seeking love and adventure to older women reflecting on their past and the choices they made. Some of the stories have tragic endings while others end on a more hopeful note. Hardy's writing style is characterized by his vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his ability to capture the complexities of human relationships. ""A Group of Noble Dames"" is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century and a testament to Hardy's skill as a writer.It was apparently an idea, rather than a passion, that inspired Lord Uplandtowers' resolve to win her. Nobody ever knew when he formed it, or whence he got his assurance of success in the face of her manifest dislike of him. Possibly not until after that first important act of her life which I shall presently mention. His matured and cynical doggedness at the age of nineteen, when impulse mostly rules calculation, was remarkable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.