Far from the Madding Crowd (graded reader‪)‬

Retold by John Escott for pre-intermediate students of English, this is one of Thomas Hardy's greatest novels, which tells the story of the life and loves of the brave and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene.

The Macmillan Readers series is carefully graded from Starter to Upper Intermediate (A1-B2) to help English Language students choose the right reading material for their ability. Most readers include a glossary and comprehension questions, together with further resources on our dedicated Macmillan Readers website.