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The Mayor of Casterbridge (Oxford World's Classics) (Hardcover)

by Thomas Hardy (Author), Rick Moody (Introduction)
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  • Hardcover: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press (19 Jul 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 019514810X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0195148107
  • Product Dimensions: 16.7 x 11.4 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"Hardy requires annotation and careful contextual placing...noted Victorian scholar Norman Page supplies this admirably." --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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This popular series of readers has now been completely revised and updated, using a new syllabus and new word structure lists. Readability has been ensured by means of specially designed computer software. Words that are above level but essential to the story are explained within the text, illustrated, and then reused for maximum reinforcement. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Don't over look the minor characters in this book!, 4 Oct 2001
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This review is from: The Mayor of Casterbridge (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)
The Mayor of Casterbridge, as well as being a fantastic read, has a lot to say about human nature and the way that human beings interact with one another. It's about a man who makes mistakes and the way that he and the people he loves must pay for these mistakes over a life time.

Each individual has a colourful surface character and a personality that just begs to be explored beyond that. In my opinion, the Furmity Woman and Solomon Longways contribute as much to the charm of the novel as the main protagonists. As the story unfolds we see the lives of each member of the cast entangled by the passions and pretensions of Michael Henchard.

Whilst not as dark a tale as Jude the Obscure, it has as much to teach us about human nature. And the moral of the story? Well, you'll have to read it and decide for yourself!

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3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars This is a good novel by Hardy, proabably best read for class, 11 Oct 2000
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This review is from: The Mayor of Casterbridge (New Longman Literature) (Paperback)
I had to read this book for my 12th grade english class. I had never read Hardy before but I found the book very interesting. The details seemed a little overwhelming, but it is Hardy after all. The plot and characters of book are very well developed and are good for comparing to other tragedies. Overall I enjoyed this book for its story and good literary merit.
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5.0 out of 5 stars El mejor The Mayor of Casterbridge, 25 Jun 2009
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This review is from: The Mayor of Casterbridge: Complete & Unabridged (Audio Cassette)
Hardy had an encyclopaedic knowledge of the English countryside. He was also able to put into words the fleeting thoughts we all have, but find difficult to express. Consequently, some of the long descriptive passages may be off-putting to some. However, the story is a humdinger and should be savoured at a leisurely pace.
Tony Britton has done a wonderful job of bringing the text to life in the audiobook. He has skilfully animated each character - major and minor.
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