There have been numerous very talented writers who have done much to make British literature notable in modern times. The role played by Thomas Hardy can never be weakened. Over the course of his literary career he produced some noteworthy works, both fiction and poetry. However, in the final phase of his literary life he concentrated mainly on poetry. The poem “The Darkling Thrush” is one such poem written when he gained a broad understanding of the varied nature of the world. There are many things that distinguish the poem from others written during the era. First, it is the innovative style and new thematic concerns that are notable in the poem. This article comprehensively analyzes Thomas Hardy's poem, “The Darkling Thrush”. Examining the text, it becomes clear that the various poetic devices used enhance the overall effect of the poem. Hardy is a poet who knows the pulse of people in the contemporary world (Zama, 2004). He was born and raised in Victorian England. Thus, he may have insight into many aspects of society. Furthermore, the entire world was undergoing drastic changes in all areas of human concern. The beginning of a new century has never given any trace of hope to the people. Hardy identifies that people have lost their values ​​due to the overwhelming effects of the modern era. Instead of happiness and contentment, there were widespread dissatisfaction and frustration. As a writer who keeps an eye on the happenings of external society, Hardy could not remain silent on new issues. The poem “The Darkling Thrush” is a classic example of this. He is a poet who tells it all through… middle of paper… the peculiarities of the modern world through his phenomenal poem, “The Darkling Thrush”. The poem has won wide critical acclaim for its multifaceted characteristics. The chosen theme is relevant as people have started to feel the negative effects of the industrialized world. Everyone began living as islanders with little exposure to others. The company is also known for its wide discrepancies. Fragmentation has become the core of modern society. There is a psychological barrier between man and man and this limits any emotional attachment between them. Hardy's poetry represents all these undesirable trends in the world. The poem achieved its success as the poet has skillfully balanced the various elements within it. Works CitedBloom, H. (2010). Thomas Hardy. 2nd edition. Infobase PublishingZama, M. (2004). Poetry through the ages. Orienting the Black Swan