Hardy, Thomas
Jude the Obscure (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537020
- author:
- Hardy, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 2.3 x 13 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Classic Fiction (Pre C 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Jude Fawley's life is marked by hardship and unfulfilled dreams. Born into poverty, he longs for education at Christminster University but faces rejection. His marriage to his cousin Sue proves loveless, and their decision not to marry when free to do so further isolates them from society. Their fate serves as a stark indictment of the rigid world around them. This edition of Jude the Obsure presents Hardy's final novel in its most critical form, featuring a new chronology, bibliography, and revised notes. A wealth of additional features, including expert introductions and helpful notes, provides a comprehensive understanding of this complex and thought-provoking work. Oxford World's Classics has made available this important literature for over 100 years, reflecting a commitment to scholarship and accuracy.