About “The Mayor of Casterbridge”
The Mayor of Casterbridge is a 1886 novel by Thomas Hardy set in the fictional county of Wessex. The story follows Michael Henchard, a young hay-trusser who, while drunk, auctions off his wife and baby daughter at a village fair. The next day, he resolves to change his life. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become a wealthy and respected man, but his past continues to affect him. His guilt, pride, and temper lead to his downfall. The novel is known for its psychological portrayal of Henchard, a tragic and flawed character. It also offers a detailed depiction of rural life in the mid-1800s.
Book details
- Latest edition
- 2023 · ISBN 9781958943793
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| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mayor of Casterbridge - Unabridged | 2023 | 9781958943793 | Buy on Amazon |
 | Mayor of Casterbridge | 2022 | 9781636379616 | Buy on Amazon |
| Mayor of Casterbridge | 2022 | 9781016630467 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge | 2022 | 9781016624879 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge; the Life and Death of a Man of Character | 2022 | 9781016629140 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge Illusatred | 2022 | 9798796694213 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge | 2022 | 9798793885188 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge Illustrated | 2022 | 9798809549431 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge | 2022 | 9798826610749 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Mayor of Casterbridge | 2022 | 9798417924002 | Buy on Amazon |