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The Mayor of Casterbridge, written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1886
. The novel that follows the rise and fall of Michael Henchard, a man who sells his wife and daughter while drunk and later becomes the mayor of the fictional town of Casterbridge. The novel explores themes of fate, guilt, and the consequences of one’s actions. The Mayor of Casterbridge has been adapted to the screen many times, including in a mini-series in 1978 starring Alan Bates as Henchard and a 2003 made-for-television film with Ciarán Hinds in the role.Read the free full text, the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Michael Henchard, and explanations of important quotes from The Mayor of Casterbridge.
