{"product_id":"jude-the-obscure-by-thomas-hardy-9780199537020","title":"Jude the Obscure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWherefore is light given to him that is in misery, and life unto the bitter in soul?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJude 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHardy's last and most controversial novel, \u003cem\u003eJude the Obscure\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647938183404,"sku":"9780199537020","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780199537020-jude-the-obscure.jpg?v=1779245556","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/jude-the-obscure-by-thomas-hardy-9780199537020","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}