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Thomas Hardy’s “The Ruined Maid”

This poem tells a story of two maids who meet up later in life, one who was “virtuous” and one who was “ruined” by apparently running off to town with a man. The irony is that the “virtuous” maid remained poor and had to work …

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Perfume from a Dress - literature, Thomas HardyLeave a Comment on Thomas Hardy’s “The Ruined Maid”October 19, 2011April 20, 2020 By Frank Watson

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