Der Bürgermeister von Casterbridge. Leben und Tod eines Mannes von Charakter: Reclam Taschenbuch

by Thomas Hardy, Eva-Maria König (Translator), Eva-Maria König (Afterword)

Overview

Er zählt zu den unvergänglichen Romanfiguren der britischen Literatur: Mr. Henchard, der Bürgermeister mit dunkler Vergangenheit. In trunkenem Zustand verkaufte er Frau und Tochter auf dem Jahrmarkt. Diese Wahrheit versucht er zu verdrängen, doch sein früheres Leben droht ihn einzuholen …

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783159622606
Publisher:	Reclam Verlag
Publication date:	03/20/2024
Series:	Reclam Taschenbuch
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	400
File size:	2 MB
Language:	German

About the Author

An English Victorian author of novels, poems, and short stories, Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) is best known for the classic books Far from the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. Set mostly in the semi-imagined region of Wessex, Hardy’s fictional works retain their popularity thanks to an accessible style, Romantic plots, and richly drawn characters.

Date of Birth:

June 2, 1840

Date of Death:

January 11, 1928

Place of Birth:

Higher Brockhampon, Dorset, England

Place of Death:

Max Gate, Dorchester, England

Education:

Served as apprentice to architect James Hicks