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The Mayor of Casterbridge
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The Mayor of Casterbridge

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The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy is a tragic novel about fate, character, and redemption. It begins with Michael Henchard, a poor laborer, drunkenly selling his wife and child at a country fair. Years later, he rises to become a wealthy grain merchant and the respected mayor of Casterbridge.

When his wife and daughter return, Henchard tries to make amends, but his impulsive nature, pride, and rivalry with the capable newcomer Donald Farfrae lead to his downfall. He loses his business, social standing, and relationships, ending in isolation and despair.

The novel highlights Hardy's themes of chance, human weakness, and the inevitability of suffering in rural Victorian society.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Lushena Books
Date
16 September 2025
Pages
314
ISBN
9798897187126

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy is a tragic novel about fate, character, and redemption. It begins with Michael Henchard, a poor laborer, drunkenly selling his wife and child at a country fair. Years later, he rises to become a wealthy grain merchant and the respected mayor of Casterbridge.

When his wife and daughter return, Henchard tries to make amends, but his impulsive nature, pride, and rivalry with the capable newcomer Donald Farfrae lead to his downfall. He loses his business, social standing, and relationships, ending in isolation and despair.

The novel highlights Hardy's themes of chance, human weakness, and the inevitability of suffering in rural Victorian society.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Lushena Books
Date
16 September 2025
Pages
314
ISBN
9798897187126