Name: Jude the Obscure (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
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Author: Thomas Hardy
ISBN: 9781778783319

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Jude the Obscure (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

Type

Physical Book

Author

Thomas Hardy

Publisher

Royal Classics

Language

English

Pages

384

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm

Weight

0.73 kg.

ISBN13

9781778783319

Synopsis "Jude the Obscure (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)"

In Jude the Obscure, Thomas Hardy weaves a complex narrative around Jude Fawley's aspirations and struggles. From his humble beginnings with dreams of academia to a tumultuous personal life marked by a hasty marriage, Hardy plunges Jude into a series of romantic entanglements and societal condemnations that challenge his ideals and desires. The novel navigates through themes of love, social ostracism, and the rigid constraints of Victorian society, leaving readers pondering the costs of convention and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.Jude the Obscure delves into the harsh realities of Victorian England, critiquing institutions like marriage, religion, and education through the life of Jude Fawley. Hardy's narrative reflects his personal struggles with class and education, paralleling Jude's unattainable academic dreams. The novel's stark portrayal of societal constraints and personal tragedies presents a compelling argument against the oppressive norms of the time, making it a significant piece in the canon of English literature. This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Thomas Hardy

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Thomas Hardy was an English novelist, short story writer, and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced in both his novels and his poetry by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth

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