Watch this History of British Literature video entitled The Life and Works of Thomas Hardy Part 2 to study the major themes of Thomas Hardy's novels and poems. Learn about the focus Thomas Hardy placed on the complexities of human relationships and the intrinsic conflicts between spirit and flesh, thought and instinct.
Use this online K12 British Literature video to study the time, life and literary works of Thomas Hardy. You will contrast events depicted in Hardy's novels with the author's own life experiences and identify those ideas that are present through out his works.