Mayor of Casterbridge
by
Thomas Hardy
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
8171674224
ISBN-13
9788171674220
Publisher
Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
Imprint
Rupa Publications India Pvt. Ltd
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Feb 1st, 2000
Print length
320 Pages
Dimensions
17.80 x 11.40 x 1.80 cms
Product Classification:
Fiction & related items
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In 1886, Michael Henchard auctions off his wife and child while drunk, later becoming successful and mayor. Wife returns with a daughter, causing turmoil. Assistant Farfrae takes over Henchard''s possessions.
Published in 1886, the protagonist, Michael Henchard, is a haytrusser who one day gets so drunk that he auctions off his wife and child for five guineas to a sailor. When sober, he realizes his mistake and vows not to touchiquor. Over the years, his hard work pays off, he becomes rich and eventually even the mayor of Casterbridge. Eighteen years after being sold off, his wife returns, with a daughter who, she persuades Henchard to believe, is his. Meanwhile, Henchard quarrels with his assistant Farfrae who then proceeds to possess, piece by piece, everything that belonged to Henchard.
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