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Jude the Obscure

Thomas Hardy

Narrated by Matt Bates

Released
August 7, 2024
Length
16 hrs 17 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
SNR Audio
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Jude the Obscure, the final novel by Thomas Hardy, explores themes of love, societal expectations, and social barriers through the story of Jude Fawley, a young man with academic aspirations, and his unconventional love interest, Sue Bridehead. The narrative highlights their struggles against societal judgment and poverty, offering a poignant critique of Victorian ideals. Hardy's work is renowned for its vivid portrayal of rural life and its profound psychological and emotional depth, cementing its place as a cornerstone of English literature.
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