Jude The Obscure

The story follows Jude Fawley, a working-class man in Wessex, who aspires to be a scholar while navigating complex relationships with women, particularly his cousin Sue Bridehead and estranged wife Arabella. Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, the novel explores themes of social class, ambition, and the constraints of societal expectations, highlighting Jude's struggles and the impact of his relationships on his dreams.