Late Lyrics and Earlier, with Many Other Verses

Late Lyrics and Earlier, with Many Other Verses is a poetry collection by Thomas Hardy, published in 1922. It features a mix of newly written poems and earlier works, reflecting on themes of love, loss, nature, and existential contemplation shaped by personal experiences and the world around him. The collection begins with an 'Apology' where Hardy expresses his hesitations about publishing after a period of silence, reaffirming his commitment to exploring profound questions of existence. The poems often adopt a musical structure, recalling the past in a ballad format.