'Called 'Jude the Obscene' by at least one reviewer, Jude the Obscure received so harsh a reception from scandalized critics that Hardy stopped writing fiction altogether, producing only poetry and drama for the rest of his life.' Contents: Reviews, Description, Films, External links. Jude the Obscure from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Hardy's work reflected his stoical pessimism and sense of tragedy in human life.' Analysis, Critique and General Resources on Thomas Hardy and/or Jude the Obscure 'Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), English poet and novelist, famous for his depictions of the imaginary county 'Wessex'. Thomas Hardy Biography and Works from The Literature Network. 'Hardy was frail as a child, and did not start at the village school until he was eight years old.' Thomas Hardy Biography from BritainExpress. Thomas Hardy Biography includes portrait from ClassicReader. A Thomas Hardy Gallery (Photographs) - Places Important in His Life and Writings. Allingham, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario. Contents include: A Chronology of the Life and Works of Thomas Hardy by Philip V. Thomas Hardy: Biographical Information from The Victorian Web. Includes photo of Burial site of Thomas Hardy's heart. Contents: Biography, Novels, Poetry, Bibliography, References, External links. Thomas Hardy (2 June 1840 – 11 January 1928) was a novelist, short story writer, and poet of the naturalist movement, who delineated characters struggling against their passions and circumstances. Thomas Hardy from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. In the metropolis his passion for reading continued but he lived amid the bustle of city life and like many 19th century intellectuals he lost his faith and became an agnostic.' 'He left the rural South West at the age of 22 and travelled to London. 1930: The Later Years of Thomas Hardy published under Florence's name. The Early Life of Thomas Hardy is published under Florence's name. His ashes are buried in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey, and his heart is buried in Emma's grave. '1928: Winter Words is published posthumously: Hardy died on January 11.