[hardy-l] Tess's ending

[TonyAshling at swtrains.co.uk]

Concerning Hardy and his endings, he did not always have sad ones. Nearly 
half his novels had what could be termed a happy ending. Significantly, 
most of these were in his earlier books. I think Tomalin's biography 
suggests this was at least partly due to pressure from publishers wanting 
a happy ending. After having half a dozen books published, Hardy possibly 
felt more confident to have the endings he wanted.  Also, maybe his 
unhappier personal circumstances were changing his outlook on life too. 

Certainly most of his latter novels had sad, but incredibly moving, 
endings and would not have had the same impact otherwise.

Kind regards,
Tony


>>>  Yes, a more "happy" ending would not fit in with Hardy's style, given 
his dim view of life. I think that his novels reflect that view. So, >>> 
to wish for anything other than a depressing ending from him is useless.





























 

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