Thomas Hardy, Emma Gifford and Florence Dugdale

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Thomas Hardy, Emma Gifford and Florence Dugdale

Mar 28, 2022 · 38m 31s

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Once you know about Hardy’s life, it's natural to see parallels to the events of his life in his writing. Two women were deeply important to his life and work:...

Once you know about Hardy’s life, it's natural to see parallels to the events of his life in his writing. Two women were deeply important to his life and work: his first wife Emma Gifford, and his second wife Florence Dugdale. Research:

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