Hardy, Thomas
The Mayor of Casterbridge (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199537037
- author:
- Hardy, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.56 x 1.78 x 12.7 centimetres
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy A tragic tale of love, redemption, and the consequences of past mistakes, The Mayor of Casterbridge follows the story of Michael Henchard, a man who has risen from humble beginnings to become a prominent figure in his community. However, his journey is also marked by impulsiveness and a tendency to repeat the mistakes of his past. Eighteen years after a fateful decision that changed the course of his life, Henchard is confronted with the consequences of his actions. As he struggles to make amends and find love, he must confront the reality of his own flaws and the difficulties of living in a rapidly changing world. This edition of the novel is based on a comprehensive study of the manuscript and Hardy's extensive revisions, providing the most accurate text available.