Far from the Madding Crowd
About this book
Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gentleman-farmer Boldwood, soldier-seducer Sergeant Troy and the devoted shepherd Gabriel Oak. Each, in contrasting ways, unsettles her decisions and complicates her life, and tragedy ensues, threatening the stability of the whole community. The first of his works set in the fictional county of Wessex, Hardy's novel of swift passion and slow courtship is imbued with his evocative descriptions of rural life and landscapes, and with unflinching honesty about sexual relationships.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 587 readers · 491 pages · ≈ 9 h 06 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Far from the Madding Crowd?
About ≈ 9 h 06 m — 491 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Far from the Madding Crowd?
491 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Far from the Madding Crowd?
It sits on the Romance, Fiction shelves.
Has Far from the Madding Crowd been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Far from the Madding Crowd (2015), Tamara Drewe (2010).
Is Far from the Madding Crowd in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd?
Thomas Hardy.
Where can I read Far from the Madding Crowd online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library