Thomas Hardy 
Life’s Little Ironies 
A Set of Tales with Some Colloquial Sketches Entitled ‘A Few Crusted Characters’

Short stories are a perfect way to enjoy and appreciate classic literature in reader-friendly, bite-sized chunks. This collection of perfectly polished little gems from Thomas Hardy, author of works such as Return of the Native and Far from the Madding Crowd, offers a great introduction to this renowned author.