Thomas Hardy

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[1] TMDB Bio/Source: Thomas Hardy (2 June, 1840 – 11 January, 1928) was an English novelist and poet. Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot. Influenced by Romanticism and William Wordsworth. Critical of Victorian society, specifically the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. Born June 2, 1840. Died January 11, 1928 (87 years old). Place of birth: Dorset, England. Known for writing.
Name: Thomas Hardy.
Profession: English novelist and poet.
Dates: Born June 2, 1840; Died January 11, 1928 (age 87).
Birthplace: Dorset, England.
Literary Style: Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot.
Influences: Romanticism and the poetry of William Wordsworth.
Themes/Critique: Highly critical of much in Victorian society, particularly the declining status of rural people in Britain, including those from his native South West England.
Draft 1: Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet born on June 2, 1840, in Dorset, England. He died on January 11, 1928, at the age of 87. As a Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, his novels and poetry were influenced by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth. Hardy was highly critical of many aspects of Victorian society. He specifically focused on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England. He is recognized for his work in writing.
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