The Three Strangers

In Thomas Hardy's poignant short story, "The Three Strangers," the themes of fate, social hierarchy, and moral ambiguity intertwine within a rich narrative set against the backdrop of rural England. The story unfolds in a remote cottage where an unexpected assembly of characters'Äîa shepherd, his fellow countrymen, and three strangers'Äîbrings forth a suspenseful exploration of human nature. Hardy...