Commonplace Day by Thomas Hardy is a beautiful collection of poems that capture the quiet moments and ordinary experiences of everyday life. Hardy's lyrical language and keen observations imbue these poems with a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, as he reflects on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of human existence. Each poem is like a snapshot of a moment in time, inviting readers to pause and appreciate the beauty in the mundane. Hardy's ability to find significance in the seemingly insignificant is a testament to his skill as a poet. Commonplace Day is a heartfelt and moving exploration of the human experience, and a reminder to cherish the moments that make up our lives.

Book Description:
volunteers bring you 14 recordings of A Commonplace Day by Thomas Hardy.
This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 27, 2022.
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Thomas Hardy OM was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England.