"The Mayor of Casterbridge" focuses on a simple theme with complex plot. The mingled theme of conscience and its reconciliation through deceit is presented. Characters' shameless past ceaselessly haunt them and render them dejected and guilty. The tragic actions involve a man who manages to establish prestige, wealth, and authority over Casterbridge that leads to the fall of the deeply flawed man.

"The Mayor of Casterbridge" focuses on a simple theme with complex plot. The mingled theme of conscience and its reconciliation through deceit is presented. Characters' shameless past ceaselessly haunt them and render them dejected and guilty. The tragic actions involve a man who manages to establish prestige, wealth, and authority over Casterbridge that leads to the fall of the deeply flawed man.

Hardy has presented the brilliant portrayal of an artist who is searching for his ideal woman. Zealously falling in love with women of three different generations in the same family, he pursues these women with single-mindedness. His sentiments are fabulously exposed depicting his powerful aspiration to get married despite his increasing age. A must-read! This EasyRead Comfort Edition has been optimized for readers who do not need large type yet prefer a print that does not strain their eyes.