Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy

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Author Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928
Title Jude the Obscure
Note Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits John Hamm. Revised by Joseph E. Loewenstein, M.D.
Summary "Jude the Obscure" by Thomas Hardy is a novel written during the late 19th century, which delves into the complex themes of ambition, societal constraints, and personal aspirations. The story centers around Jude Fawley, a young boy from a modest background who aspires to pursue higher education and become a scholar. As he navigates his early experiences, Jude's ambitions are intertwined with his growing awareness of the limitations imposed by his environment and class. The opening of the novel introduces Jude at a very young age, where he stands at a crossroads of his aspirations and the realities of his life. Initially, he helps his schoolmaster prepare for a departure to Christminster, the city of academia, which represents hope for Jude's dreams. Emotional and contemplative, Jude's interactions with his aunt and thoughts about the schoolmaster's ambitions reveal his yearning for knowledge and education. He longs to escape the confines of his current existence, envisioning a future where he can immerse himself in the scholarly pursuits of life. However, the early chapters also hint at the societal pressures that will challenge Jude's aspirations, foreshadowing the tragic exploration of unfulfilled dreams that the narrative promises. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Adultery -- Fiction
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject Wessex (England) -- Fiction
Subject Stonemasons -- Fiction
Subject Children -- Death -- Fiction
Subject Unmarried couples -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 153
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 28, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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