The Mayor of Casterbridge
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Book Description
A cruel joke at a country fair goes too far when a drunken laborer auctions off his wife and child to the highest bidder. Rich in descriptive powers and steeped in irony, Hardy's gripping tale unfolds amid a rural English community. It offers a spellbinding portrayal of ambition, rivalry, revenge, and repentance.
Book Information
Publisher | Dover Publications |
Binding | Paperback (5 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 256 |
ISBN-10 | 0486437493 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0486437491 |
Publication Date | 11/18/2004 |
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