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A Pair of Blue Eyes
by Thomas Hardy
My high school English teacher, from AP English, gave me this book for my graduation. She said that it was her favorite novel, and that I should read it because it was an altogether different Hardy. I didn't get around to reading it in college, but it followed me to Bloomington when I went to pursue my PhD in English literature.
I quit the PhD program after finishing my Master's, but I did finally manage to read this my first semester of grad school. It is poignant and sweet and beautiful and possibly one of the most romantic books I have ever read.
I am glad I didn't read it at 18- it was much more brilliant at 22 with at least a bit of experience behind me. I think it is accessible to anyone with an open mind and open heart, but this is indeed a totally different Hardy.
I quit the PhD program after finishing my Master's, but I did finally manage to read this my first semester of grad school. It is poignant and sweet and beautiful and possibly one of the most romantic books I have ever read.
I am glad I didn't read it at 18- it was much more brilliant at 22 with at least a bit of experience behind me. I think it is accessible to anyone with an open mind and open heart, but this is indeed a totally different Hardy.