The Development of Literary Concept From Thomas Hardys The Mayor of Castleton Ap Literature

The Development of Literary Concept From Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Castleton Ap LiteratureIn this excerpt from Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Castleton Ap, literary critic Jack Roberts explores the changes Hardy saw between his early work and his later books. Roberts discusses such topics as the changes of tone and general development of the author's literary career, what has influenced the development of literary concepts within this author's works, and other themes and issues regarding the writer's career.Michael Foster's development of his career started at the University of Manchester in the mid-1990s. This can be traced back to the time he attended, where he encountered with the radical literature of such notable authors as Ian McEwan, Joanna Trollope, Derek Walcott, Hilary Mantel, and Margaret Drabble. With these influences come the freedom that he and his contemporaries gained in terms of the writing style.Hardy is a case in point. He continued to write throughout his writing c areer, which started when he wrote his first novel, 'Jackal Man', as well as writing several others, despite his age. He made many contributions to the world of literature, which he himself recognized.It is therefore an obvious progression to take a look at how Hardy's earlier works relate to his later works. When reading the excerpts below, one should be able to identify a shift in the overall tone of his literary work. These changes can be mainly attributed to his youth and his rise in popularity in his early twenties. Here are a few examples:'Before the Siege' presents a story in which the words have the tendency to be direct and to the point, while the tone is described as being reverent and scholarly. This excerpt was one of the first pieces written by Hardy. As his career progressed, the general direction and tone of the piece changed.'Paradise' was one of the earliest pieces written by Hardy, which focuses on the struggles of a person's desire for love. The tone of the piece has the tendency to reflect the intensity of the reader's desire for love. The piece is however one of the most memorable pieces written by Hardy.'I, Monster', written about six years after 'Paradise', remains an example of the more dramatic work written by Hardy. The emphasis of the piece is placed on the combination of a formidable character with a harsh and unfeeling line of criticism. This is perhaps one of the best examples of the influence of 'moralistic' style in the development of the writer's art.'Fog' is another piece written by Hardy, which narrate the adventures of a merchant, as well as his struggle with a creature that resembles a monster in appearance. It is a great example of how changes in the tone of a particular piece can be traced back to the early days of the author's career. The overall tone can be influenced by a great deal of factors, but this piece is one of the prime examples of this phenomenon.