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Jude the Obscure (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)

by Thomas Hardy (Author), Patricia Ingham (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford; New edition edition (7 Mar 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192802615
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192802613
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 210,110 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected..., 31 July 2006
By J. SCARROTT "me" (uk) - See all my reviews
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When I received this book for Christmas last year, I looked at it and wondered if I would ever read it. Fortunately, I decided to about a month ago and did not regret it. It was a real hard-hitting read;don't be fooled by the blurb which sort of suggests it is a romantic sweet book as it is more powerful than that. It was one of few books that I can honestly say, when finished, left me with a shocked almost sad look on my face(and thats saying something as Iam an avid reader and not much hits me that much). The ending is completely unexpected which keeps you hooked. I highly recommend it.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Surprise Literature read, 6 Dec 2007
By E. V. Maile "angelfish2222" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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I had to read this for my 3rd year university English course. I made a special effort this year to try and read as much of the required reading as possible, and this was one of the best of the bunch.

It is fairly easy to read, and has an interesting enough plot line to keep you involved. I recommend it as light reading, but do a little analysis and research and you'll find there's a lot of modernist themes in there too. Be aware there are one or two (nasty) twists in the story too.
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't overly impressed, 6 Sep 2007
A rather disturbing tale, which though has moments of greatness ultimately fails to satisfy. The story tells of Jude, who sets his heart on attaining entrance to Christminister (Oxbridge) but ultimately denied because of his station. It tells also of his love for his cousin Sue, and ultimately one sees the tragic spiralling conclusion long before it happens. Despite its flaws it's still worth the read and though overly long is still worth it if not simply for the masterful scene where Jude after his rejection writes on the Christminister gate I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you; and who knoweth not such things as these?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Hardy's admirable attempt at a dream
Hardy conforms to his distinctive stark realistic view of the world in Jude the Obscure; in this intricately personal novel the reader is invited to empathise with a reality that... Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2003 by amy

2.0 out of 5 stars Cold, murky, mysogonistic and wierd.
There are lots of readings you could give this book; marxist, feminist, structuralist. That is why it deserves two stars. Read more
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