The Mayor of CasterbridgeThomas Hardy
The Mayor of Casterbridge
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Original author: Thomas Hardy
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"The Mayor of Casterbridge" by Thomas Hardy is a novel published in 1886. In a drunken moment at a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard auctions off his wife and infant daughter to a stranger. Years later, filled with remorse and now a successful mayor, Henchard attempts to rebuild his life when his past returns unexpectedly. This tale follows his struggles with ambition, rivalry, and the consequences of his fateful decision in rural England.
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #143.
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