The Mayor of Casterbridge tells the story of Michael Henchard, a man whose impulsive decisions and fierce temper set the course of his life and those around him. Years before the main events, Henchard famously sells his wife and infant daughter at a fair in a moment of drunken folly, an act that haunts him throughout his life. As he rises to prominence as the respected mayor of the town of Casterbridge, Henchard struggles with pride, regret, and the inescapable consequences of his past. Hardy paints a vivid picture of 19th-century English provincial life, with its social hierarchies, moral expectations, and the relentless passage of time. Ultimately, the story is a profound study of personal responsibility, the fragility of reputation, and the tragic dimensions of human error.
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