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But there were certain early days in Casterbridge- days of firmamental exhaustion which followed angry south-westerly tempests-when, if the sun shone,...more

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On the morning appointed for her departure Tess awoke before dawn — at the marginal minute of the dark when the grove is still mute save for one proph...more

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To persons standing alone on a hill during a clear midnight such as this, the roll of the world is almost a palpable movement. To enjoy the epic form ...more

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Suddenly an unexpected series of sounds began to be heard in this place up against the starry sky. They were the notes of Oak´s flute. It came from th...more

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People go on marrying because they can't resist natural forces, although many of them may know perfectly well that they are possibly buying a month's ...more

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And then he again uneasily saw, as he had latterly seen with more and more frequency, the scorn of Nature for man’s finer emotions, and her lack of in...more

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He grew away from old associations, and saw something new in life and humanity. Secondarily, he made close acquaintance with phenomena which he had be...more

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Tess was awake before dawn — at the marginal minute of the dark when the grove is still mute, save for one prophetic bird who sings with a clear-voice...more