"Hardyesque" refers to works of literature or art that embody the themes, style, and setting of Thomas Hardy's works, particularly his novels set in rural England. Synonyms for "Hardyesque" include rustic, pastoral, bucolic, agricultural, and rural. These words describe the simple, idyllic life of the countryside, as well as the hardships and struggles faced by those who work the land. Other synonyms might include melancholic, fatalistic, and tragic, as Hardy's writing often deals with the darker aspects of life and society, such as poverty, class inequality, and the inevitability of change and loss.