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Number of Pages
336
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge, in this paperback edition, is a gripping tragedy about ambition, pride, and the cost of impulsive choices, set in the fictional town of Casterbridge. This enduring classic, a landmark of late-Victorian realism, invites adult readers and lovers of literary fiction to inhabit a world where character and fate collide. The tone is thoughtful, somber, and deeply human, urging readers to consider how one decision can alter a life—and what forgiveness and resilience might still endure in The Mayor of Casterbridge.
Hardy's prose in The Mayor of Casterbridge is lucid, densely textured, and intensely atmospheric. The novel follows Michael Henchard from a rash early act through a sweeping arc of rise, ruin, and the quiet ache of regret. The narrative structure is tightly woven, blending intimate moments with sweeping social observation, and a rich cast of townspeople brings the market-town setting of Casterbridge to vivid life.
After finishing The Mayor of Casterbridge, readers gain a deeper understanding of how choices shape lives and a heightened awareness of mercy, consequence, and resilience. The novel invites reflection on what it means to forgive—and what it costs to be true to one's own conscience. It lingers as a powerful reminder that literature can illuminate the complexities of the human heart.
Product Details
Publisher
Macmillan India Limited
Number of Pages
336
Language
English
SKU
BK0258031
ISBN
9781509857920
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
20.3 x 25.4 x 4.7 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 399
₹ 339
15% Off