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The story unfolds with Michael Henchard, a young hay-trusser who, in a drunken state, sells his wife Susan and their infant daughter Elizabeth-Jane to a sailor at a country fair. Overcome with regret upon sobering up, he dedicates himself to a life free from alcohol for the next 21 years, hoping to atone for his impulsive actions. This dramatic decision sets the stage for a tale of redemption, loss, and the consequences of one's choices.
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The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy
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- Released
- 2022
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- Subtitle
- The Life and Death of a Man of Character
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hardy
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9782382743539
- Series
- Real Reads
- First published
- 1886
- Original title
- The Mayor of Casterbridge
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- 4.4 out of 5
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- The story unfolds with Michael Henchard, a young hay-trusser who, in a drunken state, sells his wife Susan and their infant daughter Elizabeth-Jane to a sailor at a country fair. Overcome with regret upon sobering up, he dedicates himself to a life free from alcohol for the next 21 years, hoping to atone for his impulsive actions. This dramatic decision sets the stage for a tale of redemption, loss, and the consequences of one's choices.