In what way is Thomas Hardy regarded as a transitional writer?

In what way is Thomas Hardy regarded as a transitional writer?
【正确答案】：In Thomas Hardy's works, we can see the influence from both the past and the modern. He is intellectually advanced and emotionally traditional. ( In his Wessex novels, there is an apparent nostalgic touch of the simple and beautiful rural life. The impact of scientific discoveries and modern philosophic thoughts upon the man is quite obvious.