Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses

In "Time's Laughingstocks, and Other Verses," Thomas Hardy employs a poignant lyricism and a reflective style that delves into the complexities of human existence and the inexorable flow of time. This collection, rich with Hardy's characteristic themes of love, loss, and the inescapable passage of life, is rendered through a blend of traditional verse forms and innovative imagery. Set against the ...