| The
Society began its life in 1968 in Dorchester. Today its two main publications
are The Hardy Society Journal and The Thomas Hardy Journal
with academic papers by leading scholars, critical reviews, competitions, comments
and news. The Journals are sent free to members and have recently featured articles
on subjects as diverse as Effie Neef Gifford Of Chicago by Martin
Ray and Hardy And Lawrence - And Their Mothers by Michael Herbert. The
Society engages in a range of cultural projects and presents academic and entertaining
events. These include the biennial International Conference and Festival and,
in each year, a programme of music, lectures, suppers, poetry readings, walks
and tours. |