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The Mayor of Casterbridge 卡斯特桥市长 Thomas Hardy Author Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) An outstanding novelist as well as a poet; Social Background Life Story born in Dorset in 1840 he received education at local schools until he was 15 years old was articled to a local architect, at 16 Six years later he went to London to work for a famous architect. Marriage with Emma Gifford in 1874. Hardy’s Statue Major Works Under the Greenwood Tree 《绿林荫下》(1872) Far from the Madding Crowd 《远离尘嚣》(1874) 《还乡》(1878) The Mayor of Casterbridge 《卡斯特乔市长》 (1886) Tess of the dUrbervilles 《德伯家的苔丝 》(1891) 《无名的裘德》 (1896) Wessex Poems 《威塞克斯故事》 The Dynasts 《列王》 The Mayor of Casterbridge Main Plot The main character in the novel — a young man, named Henchard. One evening he drank a lot, and he sold his wife and daughter to a soldier, Newson. Next day, Henchard felt deeply regretful for what he had done. He looked for them everywhere but failed. After that, he made a promise to God that he would never drink in the following twenty years. About eighteen years later, Henchard’s wife, Susan, came back with her daughter after the soldier missing. And when Susan went to Casterbridge knew that Henchard had already become a successful man. Henchard thought Elizabeth-Jan was their own daughter, so decided to marry with Susan again. A Scottish named Farfrae came into Casterbridge, and he became not only a competent assistant but a good friend of Henchard. Elizabeth-Jane loved him very much for his handsome face and his talent in singing Scottish songs. But he loves Lucetta, who had intended to marry with Henchard. Hnchard and Susan got married, however, their new life didn’t last long for Susan died. She left a letter to Henchard, from the letter, Henchard knew that Elizabeth was not he