The well-beloved: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The well-beloved by Thomas Hardy — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Jocelyn Pierston, a sculptor of growing fame, is determined to find his ideal in womanhood, a quest that has led to many fruitless encounters. For just as it seems he has found his heart's desire, disillusionment sets in and his burning love turns to ashes. Returning to Portland, his birthplace, he meets young, innocent Avice Caro. They are betrothed until a fateful meeting with the self-assured Marcia Bencomb changes the course of his life yet again. Please Note: This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher. The Microsoft eBook has a contents page linked to the chapter headings for easy navigation. The Adobe eBook has bookmarks at chapter headings and is printable up to two full copies per year. Both versions are text searchable.
Quick facts about The well-beloved
- Title: The well-beloved
- Author: Thomas Hardy
- First published: 1897
- Genre: fiction, man-woman relationships, sculptors
- OpenLibrary ID: OL44989W
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The well-beloved by Thomas Hardy is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Jocelyn Pierston, a sculptor of growing fame, is determined to find his ideal in womanhood, a quest that has led to many fruitless encounters.
Who wrote The well-beloved?
The well-beloved was written by Thomas Hardy.
When was The well-beloved published?
The well-beloved was first published in 1897.
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