Late Lyrics and Earlier, With Many Other Verses Part 1

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The first part of Late Lyrics and Earlier, With Many Other Verses begins with "Apology," in which Hardy expresses his hesitations about publishing his poetry after a long period of reflection. Many of the poems in this section explore the themes of nature, fleeting time, and personal contemplation, capturing both the beauty and sorrow of existence. Through vivid descriptions of the English countryside, Hardy conveys a deep sense of nostalgia, portraying the passage of time as both inevitable and melancholic. Love and loss play a central role, with poems depicting relationships marked by distance, missed opportunities, and fate’s unyielding grip. Some verses reflect on societal changes and personal encounters, while others delve into philosophical musings on mortality and memory. The imagery of nature—whether serene or indifferent—acts as a backdrop for human emotion, reinforcing the poet’s existential themes. Hardy’s language remains introspective yet precise, blending realism with poetic lyricism. Part 1 sets the stage for the deeper meditations on time and human destiny that unfold in the later poems.

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APOLOGY
WEATHERS
I
II
THE MAID OF KEINTON MANDEVILLE
SUMMER SCHEMES
EPEISODIA
I
II
III
FAINTHEART IN A RAILWAY TRAIN
AT MOONRISE AND ONWARDS
THE GARDEN SEAT
BARTHÉLÉMON AT VAUXHALL
“I SOMETIMES THINK”
JEZREEL
A JOG-TROT PAIR
“THE CURTAINS NOW ARE DRAWN”
I
II
“ACCORDING TO THE MIGHTY WORKING”
I
II
“I WAS NOT HE”
THE WEST-OF-WESSEX GIRL
WELCOME HOME
GOING AND STAYING
I
II
III
READ BY MOONLIGHT
AT A HOUSE IN HAMPSTEAD
A WOMAN’S FANCY
HER SONG
A WET AUGUST
THE DISSEMBLERS
TO A LADY PLAYING AND SINGING IN THE MORNING
“A MAN WAS DRAWING NEAR TO ME”
THE STRANGE HOUSE
“AS ’TWERE TO-NIGHT”
THE CONTRETEMPS
A GENTLEMAN’S EPITAPH ON HIMSELF AND A LADY
THE OLD GOWN
A NIGHT IN NOVEMBER
A DUETTIST TO HER PIANOFORTE
“WHERE THREE ROADS JOINED”
“AND THERE WAS A GREAT CALM”
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
HAUNTING FINGERS
THE WOMAN I MET
“IF IT’S EVER SPRING AGAIN”
THE TWO HOUSES
ON STINSFORD HILL AT MIDNIGHT
THE FALLOW DEER AT THE LONELY HOUSE
THE SELFSAME SONG
THE WANDERER
A WIFE COMES BACK
A YOUNG MAN’S EXHORTATION
AT LULWORTH COVE A CENTURY BACK
A BYGONE OCCASION
TWO SERENADES
I. On Christmas Eve
II. A Year Later
THE WEDDING MORNING
END OF THE YEAR 1912
THE CHIMES PLAY “LIFE’S A BUMPER!”
“I WORKED NO WILE TO MEET YOU”
AT THE RAILWAY STATION, UPWAY
SIDE BY SIDE
DREAM OF THE CITY SHOPWOMAN
A MAIDEN’S PLEDGE
THE CHILD AND THE SAGE
MISMET
I
II
AN AUTUMN RAIN-SCENE
MEDITATIONS ON A HOLIDAY
AN EXPERIENCE
THE BEAUTY
THE COLLECTOR CLEANS HIS PICTURE
THE WOOD FIRE
SAYING GOOD-BYE
ON THE TUNE CALLED THE OLD-HUNDRED-AND-FOURTH
THE OPPORTUNITY
EVELYN G. OF CHRISTMINSTER
THE RIFT
VOICES FROM THINGS GROWING
ON THE WAY
“SHE DID NOT TURN”
GROWTH IN MAY
THE CHILDREN AND SIR NAMELESS
AT THE ROYAL ACADEMY
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저자(글) Thomas Hardy

Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was an English novelist and poet, widely recognized as a leading figure in realism and naturalism. Through works such as Tess of the d’Urbervilles and Jude the Obscure, he explored themes of moral hypocrisy and the inescapable fate of individuals within society. His novels are primarily set in the fictional region of Wessex, portraying characters who struggle against societal constraints and cruel destiny. Initially trained as an architect, Hardy later devoted himself to literature, emphasizing the tragic nature of human existence. His works, including Far from the Madding Crowd, vividly depict the relationship between nature and human life, leaving a lasting impression on readers with their emotional depth. However, following the controversy surrounding Jude the Obscure, Hardy ceased writing novels and turned to poetry. As a poet, he reflected on human fate and the changes of the era, infusing his works with philosophical contemplation. His literature continues to influence modern writers and holds a significant place in English literary history.