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Mayor of Casterbridge
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Mayor of Casterbridge
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Thomas Hardy
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Retold by Maxine Linnell
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Illustrated by Ann Kronheimer
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:64 | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 130 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781906230395
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Classifications | Dewey:FIC |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Real Reads
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Imprint |
Real Reads
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Publication Date |
30 June 2012 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Henchard is a handsome farm labourer. When he gets drunk at a country fair, he sells his wife and child to a sailor. The next day, ashamed by what he has done, he lets people believe that his wife has died. Thus begins a chain of events which leads Henchard deep into dishonesty and betrayal. Repentant and determined to change his ways, Henchard works hard to improve his fortunes. He becomes rich, and is elected mayor of Casterbridge - though his temper and his pride make him difficult to like. When Henchard's wife and daughter come back to find him, will he accept them? And what might they want from him? Will a reunion mean a happy ending?
Author Biography
THOMAS HARDY (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. London-based illustrator ANN KRONHEIMER specialises in children's publishing, picture and story books, early readers and educational books for infants up to young adults. She uses a dip pen and ink, sometimes with a wash and sometimes just line, combining traditional style with modern imagery.
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