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Life's Little Ironies

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"Life's Little Ironies" is a deftly woven tapestry of tales that showcases Thomas Hardy's keen observation of human nature and the often bitterly amusing contradictions that define our lives. This collection of stories delves into the vagaries of fate, love, and coincidence, revealing the ironic twists that befall his characters—even as they strive for happiness in the harsh rural landscape of Hardy's fictional Wessex. Through narratives that range from tragic to comic, Hardy examines the profound and sometimes cruel ironies that underpin the human condition, offering a deep, though often wry, reflection on life's unpredictability.


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Series: Timeless Classics Publisher: Interactive Media Edition: New

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781910343999
  • Release date: September 22, 2014

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781910343999
  • File size: 793 KB
  • Release date: September 22, 2014

Formats

OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

Languages

English

Levels

Lexile® Measure:1190
Text Difficulty:9-12

"Life's Little Ironies" is a deftly woven tapestry of tales that showcases Thomas Hardy's keen observation of human nature and the often bitterly amusing contradictions that define our lives. This collection of stories delves into the vagaries of fate, love, and coincidence, revealing the ironic twists that befall his characters—even as they strive for happiness in the harsh rural landscape of Hardy's fictional Wessex. Through narratives that range from tragic to comic, Hardy examines the profound and sometimes cruel ironies that underpin the human condition, offering a deep, though often wry, reflection on life's unpredictability.


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