The Mayor Of Casterbridge

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A haunting tragedy of pride, downfall, and redemption.

This book is a must-read for lovers of classic literature who appreciate intricate character development and emotionally charged storytelling. Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece delves into the depths of human nature, exploring themes of fate, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions. The Mayor of Casterbridge captivates readers with its powerful narrative, unpredictable plot twists, and timeless moral lessons. Prepare to be deeply moved by the tragic tale of Michael Henchard and his ultimate quest for redemption.

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The Mayor Of Casterbridge

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ISBN: 9780553210248
Authors: Thomas Hardy
Publisher: Bantam Classics
Date of Publication: 2005-11-29
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.85
(rated by 62017 readers)

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From its spectacular opening-the astonishing scene in which drunken Michael Henchard sells his wife and daughter to a passing sailor at a county fair-to the breathtaking series of discoveries at its conclusion, The Mayor of Casterbridge claims a unique place among Thomas Hardy's finest and most powerful novels.Rooted in an actual case of wife-selling in early nineteenth-century England, the story build into an awesome Sophoclean drama of guilt and revenge, in which the strong, willful Henchard rises to a position of wealth and power-only to suffer a most bitter downfall. Proud, obsessed, ultimately committed to his own destruction, Henchard is, as Albert Guerard has said, "Hardy's Lord Jim...his only tragic hero and one of the greatest tragic heroes in all fiction.
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A haunting tragedy of pride, downfall, and redemption.

This book is a must-read for lovers of classic literature who appreciate intricate character development and emotionally charged storytelling. Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece delves into the depths of human nature, exploring themes of fate, guilt, and the consequences of one's actions. The Mayor of Casterbridge captivates readers with its powerful narrative, unpredictable plot twists, and timeless moral lessons. Prepare to be deeply moved by the tragic tale of Michael Henchard and his ultimate quest for redemption.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.