Includes bibliographical references (p. xxxii-xxxiii).
Summary
A romantic tale of love gone astray and an indictment of the British class system, as revered by some Victorians.
Contents
Chronology -- Explanatory note to the first edition -- Preface to the fifth and later editions -- Phase the first. The Maiden -- Phase the second Maiden no more -- Phase the third. The Rally -- Phase the fourth. The Consequence -- Phase the fifth. The Woman pays -- Phase the sixth The Convert -- Phase the seventh Fulfilment -- Appendix -- Hardy's general preface to the Wessec edition of 1912 -- Map of Hardy's Wessex.