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About The Book: "Under the Greenwood Tree: A Rural Painting of the Dutch School" (1872), an early work by Thomas Hardy, explores the romantic entanglements of the Mellstock parish choir. Led by Reuben Dewy, the musicians face upheaval when the new vicar, Mr. Maybold, plans to replace their traditional music. Dick Dewy, a choir member, falls for the village schoolmistress, Fancy Day, who attracts other suitors. Torn between love and duty, Fancy's engagement with Maybold becomes a source of tension and secrecy. The novel concludes with the joyous celebration of Dick and Fancy's wedding, emphasizing the importance of honesty and openness in relationships amidst rural life in Wessex. About The Author: Thomas Hardy (1840–1928), an influential English novelist and poet, criticized Victorian society's treatment of rural people. Initially gaining fame for novels like "Far from the Madding Crowd" and "Tess of the d'Urbervilles," Hardy later emphasized his identity as a poet. Thomas Hardy's initial novel, "The Poor Man and the Lady," completed in 1867. He works are categorized into three classes: Novels of character and environment include "Far from the Madding Crowd" and "Tess of the d'Urbervilles." Romances and fantasies feature "Two on a Tower" and "The Well-Beloved." Novels of ingenuity include "Desperate Remedies" and "A Laodicean." He also wrote short stories, such as "The Thieves Who Couldn't Stop Sneezing" and "The Withered Arm." Hardy's extensive bibliography, including "Life's Little Ironies" and "A Changed Man and Other Tales," showcases his literary diversity and mastery. The Title 'Under the Greenwood Tree A Rural Painting of the Dutch School written/authored/edited by Thomas Hardy', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9788121276665 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 225 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Writing Guides, Humour, Literary Theory, History & Criticism. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-