Jude the Obscure

Jude the Obscure is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1895. The story follows Jude Fawley, a young man from a working-class background who dreams of studying at the University of Christminster (a fictional representation of Oxford). However, his dreams are repeatedly thwarted by the societal constraints of Victorian England, including poverty, lack of education, and social class.Jude's life takes a turn when he falls in love with his cousin, Sue Bridehead, who is also struggling against the societal norms of the time. The two of them embark on a tumultuous and unconventional relationship, facing constant judgment and criticism from those around them.As the story unfolds, Jude and Sue's relationship becomes increasingly complex and tragic, with both of them struggling to reconcile their love with the expectations of society. The novel explores themes of love, class, education, and the oppressive nature of Victorian society.Jude the Obscure is widely regarded as one of Hardy's most powerful and controversial works, due in part to its frank portrayal of sexuality and its critique of societal norms. It is a powerful and moving novel that continues to resonate with readers today.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.