Title: The making of Thomas Hardy's A pair of blue eyes
First published: 1978
Description: It is a study of the genesis of Hardy's first successful and most autobiographical novel examining the autobiographical background and content; changes Hardy made through 11 editions from manuscript until his death; critical reviews of the novel on publication and subsequent critical treatment. Some effort is made to measure its congruences with the rest of Hardy's oeuvre.
Subjects: Thomas Hardy; Cornwall; Boscastle
Places: Cornish names given Wessex names in later editions
People: Thomas Hardy (1840-1928)
Time periods: Mid-nineteenth century