Life's Little Ironies: A Set of Tales with Some Colloquial Sketches Entitled a Few Crusted Characters
Life's Little Ironies: A Set of Tales with Some Colloquial Sketches Entitled a Few Crusted Characters
Life's Little Ironies is a collection of short stories by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1894. The narratives delve into the complexities of human experiences, focusing on themes of love, social class, and the unforeseen consequences of choices. Notably, the story 'The Son’s Veto' illustrates the struggles of a young woman, Sophy, against societal expectations and personal desires, setting the tone for the poignant ironies that permeate the collection. Hardy's exploration of characters' lives in Wessex highlights the impact of social constraints on individual choices.
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“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.””
— Thomas Hardy
“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past.””
— Thomas Hardy
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.””
— Thomas Hardy
“The best books... are those that tell you what you know already.””
— Thomas Hardy
“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.””
— Thomas Hardy
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face”
— Thomas Hardy
“We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.””
— Thomas Hardy
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.””
— Thomas Hardy
“Doublethink means the power of holding two contradictory beliefs in one's mind simultaneously, and accepting both of them.””
— Thomas Hardy
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