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HARDY, Thomas.

A Laodicean.

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First edition of Hardy's A Laodicean
First Edition of Hardy’s classic novel that explores the novel’s architectural imagery to examine Victorian anxieties about change, class mobility, and the reliability of progress. Octavo, original publisher’s wrappers. Previous ownership signiture on the front free endpaper. In near fine condition with light bumping to the crown and foot of the spine along with the front panel.
A novel that explores themes of modernity versus tradition, social mobility, and indecision. The title references the biblical Laodiceans, known for their lukewarm faith, which reflects the protagonist’s ambivalence. The novel follows Paula Power, a wealthy but indecisive young woman, as she navigates her conflicting desires for romantic love, social status, and technological progress. Although not as widely studied as Hardy’s major works, A Laodicean remains an important exploration of the cultural and social transformations of the late 19th century, highlighting the tensions between the old and the new in Victorian society.
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