"Jude the Obscure" chronicles the life of Jude Fawley, a stonemason with grand academic aspirations thwarted by societal norms and his own heart. His love for his cousin, Sue Bridehead, becomes his joy and torment, challenging the conventions of marriage, religion, and society. Set in Hardy's fictional Wessex, the novel boldly critiques social institutions, leading to public outcry upon its release. A poignant exploration of ambition, love, and the constraints of societal expectations.
© 2011 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781483064130
© 2014 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781910343906
Release date
Audiobook: 26 July 2011
Ebook: 15 August 2014
"Jude the Obscure" chronicles the life of Jude Fawley, a stonemason with grand academic aspirations thwarted by societal norms and his own heart. His love for his cousin, Sue Bridehead, becomes his joy and torment, challenging the conventions of marriage, religion, and society. Set in Hardy's fictional Wessex, the novel boldly critiques social institutions, leading to public outcry upon its release. A poignant exploration of ambition, love, and the constraints of societal expectations.
© 2011 Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook): 9781483064130
© 2014 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781910343906
Release date
Audiobook: 26 July 2011
Ebook: 15 August 2014
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