The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 9

from The Thomas Hardy Library · host Thomas Hardy

In which the delicate stirrings of autumn intertwine with the fortunes of Casterbridge’s inhabitants, revealing Mr. Henchard’s newfound companionship with Mr. Farfrae and the humble pilgrimage of Elizabeth-Jane as she seeks to bridge distant kinship. The bustling market-day scenes and Henchard’s thriving trade provide a rich backdrop to a meeting that subtly alters the course of their social and personal landscapes.

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