Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928.

The life and death of the mayor of Casterbridge : a story of a man of character / Thomas Hardy ; edited by Norman Page. - Peterborough, Ont. : Broadview Press, c1997. - 411 p. : maps ; 22 cm. - Broadview literary texts. . - Broadview literary texts. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-411)

The story of Michael Henchard, a callous grain merchant and town mayor, who finds that his cruelty has come back to haunt him.


Mayors--England--Wessex--Fiction.
Small cities--Social life and customs--England--Wessex--Fiction.


Wessex (England)--Fiction.

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