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A man's impulsive, shameful action in youth ultimately shapes a lifetime of ambition, social ascent, and deep regret. As he attains civic standing in a provincial town, old secrets resurface, provoking conflicts with a younger rival, Donald Farfrae, and fracturing intimate bonds. The plot traces how pride, miscommunication, and chance combine to deprive him of power, companionship, and self-understanding. It examines fate, responsibility, remorse, and the social mechanics of a close-knit community as private failings produce public consequences.

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Title: The Mayor of Casterbridge

Author: Thomas Hardy

Release date: March 11, 2006 [eBook #143]
Most recently updated: October 29, 2024

Language: English

Credits: John Hamm and David Widger

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The Mayor of Casterbridge

The Life and Death of a Man of Character

by Thomas Hardy


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