Historian and Author. I tweet facts that happened on This Day in History at 8:30 AM (GMT). it’s a daily journey to educate and entertain. I’m only on Twitter.
2 June 1840. Thomas Hardy was born in Dorchester. Although he regarded himself primarily as a poet, he is much better known as the author of classic novels such as Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Tess of the d’Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. https://t.co/944HSFgjM0
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@scottew In terms of classics, I would say that McCarthy for me is most likely Thomas Hardy. A poet who happens to be more known for his prose. Return of the Native, Jude the Obscure, Tess...