Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy was an English author of the naturalist movement, known for his novels and poetry set in the semi-fictional land of Wessex.

He considered himself primarily a poet but wrote novels for financial gain.

Hardy's works often depict characters struggling against their passions and circumstances.

His poetry, published later in life, became highly regarded.

Hardy is credited with coining the term "cliffhanger" in his serial novel A Pair of Blue Eyes.

His writing style blended elements of romanticism and enlightenment with naturalism.

Hardy's novels and poems often explore themes of fate, social injustice, and the human condition, earning him a place among the most influential English authors of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.