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Set in mid-1800s Wessex, the story follows Michael Henchard, who, in a drunken state, auctions his wife and daughter at a village fair. Stricken with remorse, he vows to change his life and, eighteen years later, becomes a prosperous and respected man. However, his past continues to haunt him, as his hidden guilt, pride, and volatile temper threaten to undermine his hard-earned success and reputation. The novel explores themes of redemption, the consequences of one's actions, and the struggle between personal ambition and moral integrity.
Nákup knihy
The Mayor of Casterbridge, Thomas Hardy
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2023
Doručení
Platební metody
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- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- Thomas Hardy
- Vydavatel
- Culturea
- Rok vydání
- 2023
- Počet stran
- 426
- ISBN13
- 9791041805808
- Série
- Skutečné čtení
- První vydání
- 1886
- Původní název
- The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Hodnocení
- 4,4 z 5
- Anotace
- Set in mid-1800s Wessex, the story follows Michael Henchard, who, in a drunken state, auctions his wife and daughter at a village fair. Stricken with remorse, he vows to change his life and, eighteen years later, becomes a prosperous and respected man. However, his past continues to haunt him, as his hidden guilt, pride, and volatile temper threaten to undermine his hard-earned success and reputation. The novel explores themes of redemption, the consequences of one's actions, and the struggle between personal ambition and moral integrity.