Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy
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This novel tells the story of Jude Fawley, a working-class young man who dreams of becoming a scholar. The traditional class structure in 19th-century England prevents him from realizing his dream and his only solace is his love for his cousin, Sue Bridehead. Their scandalous relationship and the tragic events that follow form the heart of the narrative, which explores themes of love, class, religion, and morality.
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- Published
- 1895
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Judas, O Obscuro
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This book is on the following 20 lists:
- 15th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 23rd on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 70th on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 76th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 98th on The 100 Greatest Novels (greatbooksguide.com)
- 111th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 129th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 312th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List (1,000 Books to Read Before You Die(Book))
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Cape Coral Public Library's Must-Read Books for the Summer (News Press)
- Famous Authors Name Their Favorite Novels(from 1915) (New York Times)
- Finest Works of Fiction (Martin Seymour-Smith and Editors)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)
- The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- The Best Classics (The Times)