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The Trumpet Major

The Trumpet Major

Hardy, Thomas

Hardcover

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1161479619
ISBN13: 9781161479614
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 318
Weight: 1.69
Height: 0.75 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Trumpet Major is a novel written by Thomas Hardy that is set during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of three main characters: Anne Garland, a young woman who is courted by two brothers, John and Robert Loveday; and the titular trumpet major, John Loveday, who is a member of the local militia. As the story unfolds, John and Robert both fall in love with Anne, leading to a love triangle that becomes increasingly complicated as the war draws closer to their small English village. Meanwhile, John must navigate the challenges of being a soldier during wartime, including battles, injuries, and the uncertainty of whether he will return home to Anne.Throughout the novel, Hardy explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals and communities. The Trumpet Major is a richly detailed historical novel that offers a glimpse into life in rural England during a tumultuous period in British history.Anne was so flurried by the military incidents attending her return home that she was almost afraid to venture alone outside her mother's premises. Moreover, the numerous soldiers, regular and otherwise, that haunted Overcombe and its neighbourhood, were getting better acquainted with the villagers, and the result was that they were always standing at garden gates, walking in the orchards, or sitting gossiping just within cottage doors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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