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Jude the Obscure
Written by:
Thomas Hardy
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Geoffrey Giuliano
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August 2023
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14 hours 18 minutes
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A powerful critique of Victorian society's social constraints and the crushing weight of expectations. The story revolves around Jude Fawley, a working-class dreamer with aspirations of becoming a scholar at the prestigious university in Christminster. Hindered by societal norms, Jude's ambitions are thwarted at every turn, leading him into complicated relationships and heart-wrenching decisions. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, class divisions, and the limitations imposed by a rigid society. Hardy's unflinching portrayal of human struggles and the hardships of fate leaves a profound impact on readers, earning 'Jude the Obscure' a reputation as one of the author's most powerful and controversial works.
Thomas Hardy, an English novelist and poet, is celebrated for his poignant and often tragic depictions of rural life in England during the 19th century. His works, including 'Tess of the d'Urbervilles,' 'Far from the Madding Crowd,' and 'Jude the Obscure,' explored themes of fate, society's constraints, and the complexities of human relationships, making him one of the significant figures of English literature.
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