Wessex in the Selected Works of Thomas Hardy and John Cowper Powys

Abstract

This paper focuses on the description of Wessex in the selected short-stories of Thomas Hardy and in the novel Wolf Solent by John Cowper Powys. It provides theoretical background on the topic of regional identity, historical background and literary context of the two authors. Subsequently, it analyses selected literary works of Thomas Hardy and John C. Powys and provides evidence of their resemblance. Lastly, it demonstrates via examples the aspects of Powys's and Hardy's works in which they differ.