Thomas Hardy: The Novels  (English, Electronic book text, Page Norman)

This book provides models for close analysis of Hardy, with particular focus on "Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, " and "Jude the Obscure." Part one focuses on major themes and key passages, while part two includes background information on Hardy's life and career, a guide to leading critics, and to further reading.