"Jude the Obscure" is a novel written by Thomas Hardy in 1895, set in the fictional county of Wessex, England. It tells the story of Jude Fawley, a working-class man with dreams of becoming a scholar, and his complex relationships with the women in his life, including his cousin Sue Bridehead and his estranged wife Arabella.
The novel explores themes of societal constraints, the pursuit of education and ambition, and the challenges posed by traditional morality and marriage. As the characters navigate their desires and aspirations in the face of societal norms, the story unfolds tragically, with personal suffering and heartbreak for the main characters.
"Jude the Obscure" is a poignant critique of the societal norms and moral values of its time, shedding light on the struggles and limitations faced by individuals who sought to defy convention and pursue their dreams.
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Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 148 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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979-10-418-2180-8 (9791041821808)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Thomas Hardy OM (2 June 1840 - 11 January 1928) was an English novelist and poet. A Victorian realist in the tradition of George Eliot, he was influenced both in his novels and in his poetry by Romanticism, including the poetry of William Wordsworth. He was highly critical of much in Victorian society, especially on the declining status of rural people in Britain, such as those from his native South West England.
While Hardy wrote poetry throughout his life and regarded himself primarily as a poet, his first collection was not published until 1898. Initially, he gained fame as the author of novels such as Far from the Madding Crowd (1874), The Mayor of Casterbridge (1886), Tess of the d'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895). During his lifetime, Hardy's poetry was acclaimed by younger poets (particularly the Georgians) who viewed him as a mentor. After his death his poems were lauded by Ezra Pound, W. H. Auden and Philip Larkin.
