‘And at home by the fire, whenever you look up, there I shall be—and whenever I look up, there will be you.’
‘They spoke very little of their mutual feelings; pretty phrases and warm expressions being probably unnecessary between such tried friends.’
Bathsheba Everdene is a spirited and independent young woman. When she arrives in the village of Weatherbury, her boldness draws the interests of three different men: the quiet and devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak, the proud gentleman-farmer Boldwood, and the dashing but heartless Sergeant Troy. Their fight for her affection results in tragedy and turns her whole world upside down.
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. He is best known for his novels Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. He is also considered to be one of the greatest poets of his era.