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    The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy
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    In 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' by Thomas Hardy, the story revolves around Michael Henchard, a man who, in a fit of drunken rage, sells his wife and daughter at a fair, leading to a lifetime of regret and attempts at redemption. Set in the mid-19th century English rural life, the novel delves into themes of raw human emotion, respectability, and the consequences of past actions. With a cast of complex characters like Henchard, Farfrae, and Elizabeth Jane, the plot unfolds with twists and turns, culminating in a tragic yet expected ending. Hardy's writing style captures the reader's attention with compelling descriptions and a vivid portrayal of Dorsetshire town life.

    One evening of late summer, before the nineteenth century had reached one-third of its span, a young man and woman, the latter carrying a child, were approaching the large village of Weydon-Priors, in...

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