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  • Winter Words

  • Poetry and Personal Writings (Unabridged Selections)
  • By: Thomas Hardy
  • Narrated by: Bruce Alexander, Janet Maw
  • Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (19 ratings)

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Winter Words

By: Thomas Hardy
Narrated by: Bruce Alexander, Janet Maw
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Publisher's summary

This selection of Hardy's poetry does full justice to its humanity, integrity, humour and evocative power, ranging from charming anthology pieces such as Weathers to the great love poems he wrote after the death of his first wife and his meditations on war and philosophy. The poems - nearly 80 in total - are set in the context of his life and thought, including personal writings by him and those closest to him.
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Editorial reviews

Thomas Hardy ceased novelizing, but continued, to compose verse well into the twentieth century. In this audio program, examples of his poetry from early to late are interspersed with brief notes and quotes from his prose writing that put the selections in context. Bruce Alexander and Janet Maw take turns interpreting the works. They read expressively, with particular attention to mood.

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Wonderful haunting poetry

I love Thomas Hardy’s imagery and beautiful poetry, the word and sound pictures he creates!

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Decent selection of poems, great readings

If you could sum up Winter Words in three words, what would they be?

The best part of this book is not merely the poems but the biographical material written in third person by Hardy himself. Very insightful. And delightful.

What other book might you compare Winter Words to and why?

Hmm. Any items the "Great Poets" series is well worth the listen.

Which scene was your favorite?

The performance of Hardy's love poetry is moving.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

If I laughed, it was out of delight.

Any additional comments?

If you love poetry--and sadly fewer and fewer do--this will be a true delight.

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