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The mayor of Casterbridge
Book • 1964
Thomas Hardy's 'The Mayor of Casterbridge' follows the life of Michael Henchard, a hay trusser who, in a fit of drunkenness, sells his wife and daughter at a country fair.
Years later, he rises to prominence as the mayor of Casterbridge, but his past actions come back to haunt him.
The novel explores themes of fate, social class, and the consequences of impulsive decisions.
Henchard's struggles with guilt, ambition, and the changing fortunes of his life make for a compelling character study.
Set against the backdrop of rural England, the book delves into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of the past.
Years later, he rises to prominence as the mayor of Casterbridge, but his past actions come back to haunt him.
The novel explores themes of fate, social class, and the consequences of impulsive decisions.
Henchard's struggles with guilt, ambition, and the changing fortunes of his life make for a compelling character study.
Set against the backdrop of rural England, the book delves into the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of the past.
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Mentioned by Mike Schur as the inspiration for Ben Wyatt's character backstory in Parks and Recreation.
Fidelio (with Mike Schur and Sandra Bernhard)
