托马斯·哈代是英格兰最伟大的小说家之一,著有《远离尘嚣》、《苔丝》、《还乡记》等等。作品大多反映了资本主义发展在英国农村城镇的社会、经济、道德、人伦、风俗等方面所引起的深刻而剧烈的变化,表现了现存道德观念和法律制度之间的冲突。悲观主义宿命论是哈代作品中最主要的内容之一,对后世影响深远。 Thomas Hardy is one of the greatest novelists in England with books “Staying in Distance,” “Tess,” “Hometown,” and more. Most of the works reflect the profound and drastic changes caused by the development of capitalism in the social, economic, ethical, human relations, customs and other aspects of the rural cities and towns in the UK and show the conflicts between the existing moral concepts and the legal system. Pessimistic fatalism is one of the most important elements of Hardy’s work, far-reaching impact on future generations.