Mayor Of Casterbridge

Thomas Hardys exploration of his most tragic hero Michael Henchard is theclassic tale of overambition. From his drunken sale of his wife and baby at acountry fa... » 

Thomas Hardys exploration of his most tragic hero Michael Henchard is theclassic tale of overambition. From his drunken sale of his wife and baby at acountry fair to his subjugation of a farming village Henchards life is anepic attempt to bring the world to heel as he hides even from himself allvestiges of emotional vulnerability. «