Description
Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy is a classic novel centred on Bathsheba Everdene, an independent and strong-willed woman whose life becomes entangled with three very different men: the respectable farmer William Boldwood, the seductive Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak.
Set in the rural English countryside, the novel explores love, passion, loyalty and betrayal against the traditions and superstitions of a close-knit farming community. Bathsheba’s independence and determination also expose the precarious position of women in a society where their choices are often judged by others.
A good choice for readers who enjoy classic literature, Victorian fiction, tragic romance and stories of complicated relationships, rural life and strong female characters.
