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Well-Beloved and The Search for the Well-Beloved Written by Thomas Hardy is an epic investigation of obsession, love and the mysterious essence of perfect beauty. This book follows the life of Jocelyn Pierston, a sculptor who is obsessed with finding his “Well-Beloved”–a perfect representation of beauty and love. While he examines generations from father to daughter Hardy analyzes the fluidity of love and the ridiculous expectations placed on the concept of love.

Originally published in two different versions, The Pursuit of the Beloved (1892) as well as the Beloved (1897) This edition combines both providing readers with a new view of Hardy’s ever-changing ideas on love, art and the pursuit of personal satisfaction.

Mixing philosophical profundity with realism The novel is an essential read for those who love classical writing, Thomas Hardy’s work as well as thought-provoking stories on emotions and art. Please check our fiction section for more books like this.