Episode 2 of 4
Revision and Focus Shift
- When
- 1871
- Where
- null
During the summer of 1871, Hardy revised the manuscript, shifting focus from the choir to the love story between Dick and Fancy.
Originally titled The Mellstock Quire, Hardy added significant additional material during the summer of 1871. He de-emphasised the tribulations of the choir and focused the plot on the love story between Dick and Fancy.
Sources
- Under the Greenwood Tree Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-14
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