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The story explores the tragic consequences of impulsive decisions made under the influence of alcohol through the life of Michael Henchard. After auctioning his wife and daughter in a drunken stupor, he vows to abstain from alcohol for twenty-one years. As he rises to become the Mayor of Casterbridge and a prosperous merchant, the unexpected return of his family triggers a dramatic decline in his fortunes. This classic tale from Hardy's Wessex novels highlights themes of regret, redemption, and the lasting impact of one's choices.
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The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy
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- 2021
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- Title
- The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hardy
- Publisher
- Digireads.com
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781420975192
- Category
- Fiction
- First published
- 1886
- Original title
- The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Description
- The story explores the tragic consequences of impulsive decisions made under the influence of alcohol through the life of Michael Henchard. After auctioning his wife and daughter in a drunken stupor, he vows to abstain from alcohol for twenty-one years. As he rises to become the Mayor of Casterbridge and a prosperous merchant, the unexpected return of his family triggers a dramatic decline in his fortunes. This classic tale from Hardy's Wessex novels highlights themes of regret, redemption, and the lasting impact of one's choices.