Jude the Obscure

Jude the Obscure is a novel by Thomas Hardy that was first published in 1895. It tells the story of Jude Fawley, a young man from a poor background who dreams of becoming a scholar. He falls in love with his cousin, Sue Bridehead, but their relationship is complicated by their social status and conflicting desires. Jude faces many obstacles in his pursuit of education and love, including the disapproval of society and the limitations of his own circumstances. As he struggles to overcome these challenges, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his life and the world around him. The novel explores themes of class, education, sexuality, and the role of religion in society. It is known for its controversial portrayal of marriage and its critique of Victorian social norms. Jude the Obscure is considered one of Hardy's most powerful and tragic works, and it has been praised for its complex characters, vivid descriptions, and emotional depth. However, it also sparked controversy when it was first published due to its frank depiction of sexuality and its bleak outlook on life.1895. Hardy, English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, whose powerfully delineated characters, placed in his native Dorset, struggle helplessly against their passions and external circumstances. Jude the Obscure is Hardy�������s last, and most controversial, novel looks as Jude Fawley's ambitions to go to university are thwarted by class prejudice and his entrapment in a loveless marriage. His doomed love affair with his unconventional cousin has tragic consequences. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.