Publisher's Synopsis
Life's Little Ironies is a collection of short stories and sketches by the renowned English author Thomas Hardy. The book contains a series of tales that explore the theme of irony in everyday life, highlighting the unexpected twists and turns that can occur in human relationships and interactions.The stories in Life's Little Ironies are set in rural England and feature a diverse cast of characters, from farmers and laborers to aristocrats and artists. Each story offers a unique perspective on the human experience, exploring themes such as love, loss, betrayal, and redemption.In addition to the short stories, the book also includes a series of colloquial sketches entitled A Few Crusted Characters. These sketches offer a humorous and satirical look at the quirks and foibles of everyday people, from the local gossip to the village drunkard.Overall, Life's Little Ironies is a masterful collection of stories that showcases Thomas Hardy's skill as a writer and his keen insight into the complexities of human nature. Whether you are a fan of classic literature or simply enjoy well-crafted stories, this book is sure to captivate and entertain.1894. Hardy, English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, whose powerfully delineated characters, portrayed in his native Dorset, struggled helplessly against their passions and external circumstances. Contents: The Son's Veto; For Conscience' Sake; A Tragedy of Two Ambitions; On the Western Circuit; To Please His Wife; The Melancholy Hussar of the German Legion; The Fiddler of the Reels; A Tradition of 1804; and A Few Crusted Characters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
