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The Mayor of Casterbridge begins at a country fair near Casterbridge in Wessex Michael Henchard, a 21-year-old hay-trusser, argues with his wife Susan. Drunk on rum-laced furmity he auctions her off, along with their baby daughter Elizabeth-Jane, to Richard Newson, a passing sailor, for five guineas. Sober and remorseful the next day, he is too late to locate his family. He vows not to touch liquor again for 21 years.
Publisher : Chiltern Publishing (October 26, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 384 pages
ISBN-10 : 1912714957
ISBN-13 : 978-1912714957
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 5 x 1 x 7.6 inches
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Customers find the book wonderful, interesting, and brilliant. They describe the story as classic and timeless. Readers mention the humor is full of life’s sad realities and great irony. They appreciate the insight into the historic treatment of women in literature. However, some customers report that a significant portion of Chapter 20 is missing. Opinions are mixed on the writing quality, with some finding it fantastic and good, while others say it’s boring.
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