tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post395701875437458914..comments2023-09-02T15:52:37.700+01:00Comments on One Stop Poetry - Where Poets, Writers and Artists Meet: A Saturday Celebration: Thomas HardyOne Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artistshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07020684469937853500noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-56631822748950652062011-01-11T09:50:12.617+00:002011-01-11T09:50:12.617+00:00Excellent article on Thomas Hardy Pete. The man wa...Excellent article on Thomas Hardy Pete. The man was the first poet I ever read and really introduced me to poetry. His poems of regret and longing are never overly-depressive, rather they are quite beautiful to me. That is heart was buried with Emma is so fitting.<br /><br />Though my favourite poet of all time is (Hardy admirer, ironically, as you point out) Philip Larkin, my favourite poem of all time is Hardy's 'Faintheart in a Railway Train'- never have the concepts of regret and Life's missed opportunities been more perfectly and humorously captured in just two stanzas!<br /><br />Great piece, I'd like to see these Anniversary Biographies and Tributes to bygone poets become a regular thing- could really introduce some new people to your favourite poet and everybody could contribute? I'd be up for doing Larkin.<br /><br />Cheers Pete.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-23888268860785602112011-01-08T23:49:26.238+00:002011-01-08T23:49:26.238+00:00I love Hardy's poetry; "The Darkling Thru...I love Hardy's poetry; "The Darkling Thrush" is a favorite. Thank you for sharing "At Castle Boterel"; I did not know it.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-23389678210001025042011-01-08T22:11:16.045+00:002011-01-08T22:11:16.045+00:00I've never read Thomas Hardy now that's a ...I've never read Thomas Hardy now that's a shocker! I didn't even know he wrote poetry. Glad you bought this to us ignoramii!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-74883271050289200382011-01-08T20:19:07.795+00:002011-01-08T20:19:07.795+00:00Beautiful spotlight Pete, very much enjoyed and we...Beautiful spotlight Pete, very much enjoyed and well written.<br /><br />I want to second Moonie:<br />Wanted to remind people who are on twitter that we go live tomorrow with #ospchat at 3:30 EST<br /><br />xo~JessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-9824905241337319532011-01-08T16:11:46.184+00:002011-01-08T16:11:46.184+00:00Excellent spotlight, Pete. Hardy's poetry is c...Excellent spotlight, Pete. Hardy's poetry is clear, concise, and deep. I'm a fan of his novels (Tess... being my favorite), and also find it upsetting to learn through the comments (@Fireblossom) of his disgust toward critics leading to the end of his writing novels. And despite that, what a prolific literary talent!dustushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07796500077556153584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-43736864560211377672011-01-08T15:41:46.715+00:002011-01-08T15:41:46.715+00:00Thanks Pete I've always loved Hardys literary ...Thanks Pete I've always loved Hardys literary works and his works of poetry. Fitting that his heart was buried with the love of his life. <br /><br />Wanted to remind people who are on twitter that we go live tomorrow with #ospchat at 3:30 EST<br /><br />Great weekend to all<br />MoonieOne Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020684469937853500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-39254455011411364102011-01-08T14:22:58.492+00:002011-01-08T14:22:58.492+00:00I found your feature on Thomas Hardy, very well do...I found your feature on Thomas Hardy, very well done. I thank you for introducing me to him. His poetry is alluring and captivating and will certainly look into more about him and his works. :)<br /><br />thank youHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07423174840229628807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-46674280753817332552011-01-08T14:05:57.095+00:002011-01-08T14:05:57.095+00:00This is synchronicity for me, because only yesterd...This is synchronicity for me, because only yesterday I was talking to Hedgewitch about "Jude The Obscure." <br /><br />I saw the movie version of "Far From The Madding Crowd" at an art theater when I was in my mid 20s. That made me want to read the book, so I did, and then also read "Return Of The Native", "Tess" and "Jude". The man is a marvel. I love the way nature pervades his work, and I think he creates exceedingly interesting female characters. <br /><br />The publishing dates of his novels, taken together with the span of his life, show that he didn't write a novel over the last 33 years of his life! This was because he grew so disgusted with critics, that he vowed never to write niovels again, and he didn't. The loss is ours.<br /><br />Thank you, Thomas, for Jude Frawley, Eustacia Vye, Tess, Gabriel Oak, and all of the others. They've meant a great deal to me. They are some of my favorite literary friends.<br /><br />And thank you, Pete, for featuring this author!Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-89653097853403634682011-01-08T12:15:15.791+00:002011-01-08T12:15:15.791+00:00i can see why you asked the question but he also u...i can see why you asked the question but he also used Century & Hope in the same way...its a pity he is not around to ask? all the best PeteOne Stop - The Place For Poets, Writers and Artistshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020684469937853500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-42863826473368465882011-01-08T12:11:33.587+00:002011-01-08T12:11:33.587+00:00I like his voice and feel his longing for his past...I like his voice and feel his longing for his past in the first but I am curious about the second.<br /><br />When Frost was spectre-gray, <br />And Winter's dregs made desolate <br /><br />are Frost and Winter intentionally proper nouns or are they typos?the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998981984340553400.post-67949818785615967822011-01-08T12:05:13.502+00:002011-01-08T12:05:13.502+00:00Thanks ! Thomas Hardy is one of my favorite writer...Thanks ! Thomas Hardy is one of my favorite writers. Tess was a great story for me, just when I needed it. Far from the Madding crowd was a close second.izzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06379007428464069723noreply@blogger.com