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Jude the Obscure

By Thomas Hardy
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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Jude the Obscure follows Jude Fawley, a poor working-class man who dreams of studying at the University of Christminster. Despite his aspirations, he faces rejection and becomes trapped in a loveless marriage. His complex relationship with his unconventional cousin Sue Bridehead, who shares his disdain for societal norms, leads to tragic consequences that critique the rigid and uncaring social structures of the time. Hardy’s last novel challenges social conventions with a powerful and controversial narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This classic novel is ideal for readers interested in social criticism, Victorian literature, and the works of Thomas Hardy. It suits those who appreciate complex characters and tragic storytelling that highlights societal constraints.

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Jude Fawley's ambitions to go to university are thwarted by class prejudice and his entrapment in a loveless marriage. His doomed love affair with his unconventional cousin has tragic consequences. Hardy's last, and most controversial novel, this revised edition has the first truly critical text, a new chronology and bibliography, and substantially revised notes.

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Wherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul?

Jude Fawley, poor and working-class, longs to study at the University of Christminster, but he is rebuffed and trapped in a loveless marriage. He falls in love with his unconventional cousin Sue Bridehead, and their refusal to marry when free to do so confirms their rejection of and by the world around them. The shocking fate that overtakes them is an indictment of a rigid and uncaring society.

Hardy's last and most controversial novel, Jude the Obscure caused outrage when it was published in 1895. This is the first truly critical edition, taking account of the changes that Hardy made over twenty-five years. It includes a new chronology and bibliography and substantially revised notes.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199537020

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Edition: Revised edition

Illustration: map

Contributors:

  • Edited by Patricia Ingham
  • Edited by Patricia Ingham

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 316g

Pages: 464

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