Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire by Thomas Hardy — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Under the Greenwood Tree is the story of the romantic entanglement between church musician, Dick Dewey, and the attractive new school mistress, Fancy Day. A pleasant romantic tale set in the Victorian era, Under the Greenwood Tree is one of Thomas Hardy's most gentle and pastoral novels.
Quick facts about Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire
- Title: Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire
- Author: Thomas Hardy
- First published: 1872
- Genre: british and irish fiction (fictional works by one author), wessex (england), fiction, man-woman relationships, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL44973W
Where to read Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire
Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire by Thomas Hardy is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire about?
Under the Greenwood Tree is the story of the romantic entanglement between church musician, Dick Dewey, and the attractive new school mistress, Fancy Day.
Who wrote Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire?
Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire was written by Thomas Hardy.
When was Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire published?
Under the Greenwood Tree or, The Mellstock quire was first published in 1872.



