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The Mayor of Casterbridge
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The Mayor of Casterbridge is a novel by Thomas Hardy, published in 1886. It begins with a drunken moment at a country fair, when young hay-trusser Michael Henchard auctions his wife and infant daughter to a stranger. Years later, burdened by remorse yet now a successful mayor, Henchard tries to set his life on a new course. However, his past comes back unexpectedly, forcing him to confront the consequences of his earlier decision. The story traces his attempts to regain control as ambition and rivalry intensify, showing how a single moment can shape lives long afterward in rural England.
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