Birthdate: June 2, 1840
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Stinsford, Dorset, England
Died: January 11, 1928
Thomas Hardy was a prominent English novelist and poet celebrated for his realistic depictions of Victorian society and exploration of Romantic themes. He initially rose to fame through novels like Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the d’Urbervilles before shifting his focus to poetry, debuting his first collection in 1898. Hardy’s literary works frequently centered on tragic characters grappling with societal obstacles, typically set in the fictional locale of Wessex. His writing influenced aspiring poets of his era and garnered admiration from prominent individuals even posthumously.
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