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The Mayor Of Casterbridge
The Mayor Of Casterbridge
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Rooted in an actual case of wife-selling in early nineteenth-century England, the story builds into an awesome Sophoclean drama of guilt and revenge, in which the strong, willful Henchard rises to a position of wealth and power-only to suffer a most bitter downfall. Proud, obsessed, ultimately committed to his own destruction, Henchard is, as Albert Guerard has said, "Hardy's Lord Jim...his only tragic hero and one of the greatest tragic heroes in all fiction."
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A tragic tale of pride, downfall, and human frailty.
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If you're drawn to stories of complex characters and tragic flaws, The Mayor of Casterbridge will enchant you. Hardy’s masterful storytelling weaves a powerful narrative about fate, guilt, and redemption, with Henchard’s journey offering a compelling exploration of human weakness. This novel is a vivid, timeless portrait of tragedy that leaves a lasting impression.