Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, Fiction, Literary

Bathsheeba Everdene navigates a complex love life with three very different suitors: the steady Gabriel Oak, the wealthy but older Farmer Boldwood, and the charming Sergeant Francis Troy. As she grapples with her choices, the story explores themes of fate and the often tragic outcomes of human relationships. Set against the backdrop of rural England, this Thomas Hardy novel delves into the consequences of love and desire, revealing that not all decisions lead to happiness.