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Far from the Madding Crowd (1874) is Thomas Hardy 's fourth published novel and his first major literary success. It was published on 23 November 1874. It originally appeared anonymously as a monthly serial in Cornhill Magazine, where it gained a wide readership.
- Thomas Hardy
- 464 pages (Harper & Brothers edition, 1912)
- 1874
- 1874
May 22, 2015 · A film adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel about a woman's choices and passions in Victorian England. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the story, genre, rating, and trivia.
- Thomas Vinterberg
- 181
- 3 min
Far from the Madding Crowd is a 2015 British [2] romantic drama film directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Carey Mulligan, Matthias Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge, Michael Sheen, and Juno Temple. An adaptation by David Nicholls of the 1874 novel Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, it is the fourth film adaptation of the novel.
- $30.2 million
- Craig Armstrong
- £12 million
Far from the Madding Crowd, novel by Thomas Hardy, published serially and anonymously in 1874 in The Cornhill Magazine and published in book form under Hardy’s name the same year. It was his first popular success. The plot centres on Bathsheba Everdene, a farm owner, and her three suitors, Gabriel.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
A classic novel by Thomas Hardy about a young woman who inherits a farm and faces three suitors. Read the plot overview, analysis, and themes of this romantic drama.
- Thomas Hardy
- 1874
Far from the Madding Crowd. Summaries. In Victorian England, the independent and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer; Frank Troy, a reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor.
May 1, 2015 · A film adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic romance novel, directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene, a young woman who faces various suitors and challenges in 1870s England. Read Ebert's review of the film's style, performances, and themes, and compare it with the previous adaptation by John Schlesinger.
