On The Western Circuit by Thomas Hardy
The story revolves around a young barrister named Charles Raye, who, while traveling on the Western Circuit, becomes infatuated with a beautiful country girl named Anna. Their romance begins with a chance encounter at a fair, leading to a passionate correspondence facilitated by Anna's employer, Edith Harnham, who secretly writes the letters on Anna's behalf. As the relationship deepens, complications arise when Charles proposes marriage, unaware of the deception. The narrative explores themes of love, social class, and the consequences of deceit, culminating in a poignant and morally complex resolution.
- Published
- 1891
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 20-30
- Original Language
- English
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