What is masterpiece under the greenwood tree?

"Under the Greenwood Tree" is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, published in 1872. The story is set in the fictional rural village of Mellstock and follows the lives of a group of working-class musicians who perform at local events and village church services. The main characters are Dick Dewey, the choir leader, and his love interest Fancy Day, a new schoolteacher. The plot revolves around the romantic relationships between the main characters, as well as the changing social conditions of the time, particularly the rise of organ music in the church, which threatens the future of the musicians' profession. The novel is considered one of Hardy's most gentle and optimistic works, with a focus on rural idyll, romantic love and the joys of music. It has been adapted for both stage and screen over the years.