A Group of Noble Dames

This collection of stories by Thomas Hardy showcases his gift for creating complex and compelling female characters. From the ambitious and passionate Lady Mottisfont to the vulnerable and conflicted Lady Icenway, these stories offer a vivid and nuanced portrait of Victorian womanhood.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.