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Jude the obscure
Book • 1896
The novel follows Jude Fawley, a poor orphan who aspires to study at the university in Christminster.
However, his dreams are thwarted by societal constraints and personal tragedies.
Jude's life is marked by his ill-fated marriages, first to Arabella Donn and later a complicated relationship with his cousin Sue Bridehead.
The novel explores themes of class, education, religion, morality, and the oppressive nature of marriage in Victorian society.
The story culminates in a tragic event involving Jude's children, leading to a downward spiral of unhappiness and ultimately, Jude's death.
However, his dreams are thwarted by societal constraints and personal tragedies.
Jude's life is marked by his ill-fated marriages, first to Arabella Donn and later a complicated relationship with his cousin Sue Bridehead.
The novel explores themes of class, education, religion, morality, and the oppressive nature of marriage in Victorian society.
The story culminates in a tragic event involving Jude's children, leading to a downward spiral of unhappiness and ultimately, Jude's death.
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Mentioned by James Hollis as an example of a novel illustrating the impact of social class on individual lives.
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