Jude The Obscure

Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy is a powerful exploration of ambition, love, and societal constraints. The novel follows Jude Fawley, an intelligent but impoverished stonemason who dreams of becoming a scholar at the prestigious University of Christminster. Despite his ambitions, Jude faces relentless obstacles due to his class and complex relationships, particularly with his free-spirited cousin, Sue Bridehead. Hardy examines themes of marriage, religion, and social norms, challenging the ...