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- 426 pages
- 15 hours of reading
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Set in mid-1800s Wessex, the story follows Michael Henchard, who, in a drunken state, auctions his wife and daughter at a village fair. Stricken with remorse, he vows to change his life and, eighteen years later, becomes a prosperous and respected man. However, his past continues to haunt him, as his hidden guilt, pride, and volatile temper threaten to undermine his hard-earned success and reputation. The novel explores themes of redemption, the consequences of one's actions, and the struggle between personal ambition and moral integrity.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Thomas Hardy
- Publisher
- Culturea
- Released
- 2023
- Pages
- 426
- ISBN13
- 9791041805808
- Series
- Real Reads
- First published
- 1886
- Original title
- The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Rating
- 4.4 out of 5
- Description
- Set in mid-1800s Wessex, the story follows Michael Henchard, who, in a drunken state, auctions his wife and daughter at a village fair. Stricken with remorse, he vows to change his life and, eighteen years later, becomes a prosperous and respected man. However, his past continues to haunt him, as his hidden guilt, pride, and volatile temper threaten to undermine his hard-earned success and reputation. The novel explores themes of redemption, the consequences of one's actions, and the struggle between personal ambition and moral integrity.