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2006-03-11
Public domain in the USA.
1545
Hardy, Thomas
1840
1928
The Mayor of Casterbridge
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mayor_of_Casterbridge
John Hamm and David Widger
"The Mayor of Casterbridge" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This story revolves around the complex life of Michael Henchard, a man whose impulsive actions lead to significant personal and social consequences, ultimately shaping his character and destiny within the rural community of Casterbridge. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Michael Henchard, who, along with his wife and child, makes their way to the village of Weydon-Priors. Their silence and demeanor suggest a troubled relationship, foreshadowing the tension that permeates Henchard's life. After arriving at a local fair, Henchard, in a drunken stupor, makes the shocking decision to sell his wife, Susan, to a sailor. This chaotic transaction sets the stage for the novel's exploration of themes such as regret, the consequences of one's actions, and the struggle for redemption. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is left anticipating the repercussions of Henchard's fateful choices and the evolution of his character. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Psychological fiction
Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Men -- England -- Fiction
Wessex (England) -- Fiction
Runaway husbands -- Fiction
Atonement -- Fiction
Mayors -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
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Category: British Literature
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