George Emerson
speaker
31 appearances
2 recordings
1 series
first heard Jun 2026
last heard 30 Jun
George Emerson’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.
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Good evening and welcome to the Sleepy Bookshelf.
This season, we are reading Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy.
We know our listeners are as unique as our novels and lucky for you, our bookshelf is varied with lots of different types of stories to lull you into a deep sleep.
The following is a preview to give you an idea of what to expect from this season.
Thomas Hardy was one of the most important English novelists and poets of the Victorian era.
Born in Dorset, he is best known for his novels set in the fictional region of Wessex, which was inspired by the rural landscapes of Southwest England.
Hardy's works often explored themes of love, fate, social class, and the struggle between individual desires and societal expectations.
Through his realistic characters and tragic storytelling, Hardy became renowned for his powerful portrayal of rural life.
Far From the Madding Crowd was published in 1874 and was Hardy's first major literary success, remaining one of his most popular novels today.
It follows the independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdeen as she navigates life, love, and responsibility.
The novel centres on her relationships with three very different suitors, Gabriel Oak, Sergeant Troy and William Boldwood, and explores themes of love, loyalty, pride and fate.
Combining romance with vivid descriptions of Victorian rural life, the novel examines the consequences of human choices.
We hope you will join us for this season however if you decide that Far From The Madding Crowd isn't your cup of tea feel free to explore the rest of the bookshelf.
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