Jude the Obscure

Hardy's final novel Jude the Obscure began as a serial publication in December 1894, before being published in book form the following year. The great tale of 'Jude the Obscure,' offers some of the author's most valuable insights into the issues of class, religion, and marriage. It tells the story of Jude Fawley, an aspiring academic from the working-class who falls in love with Sue, his cousin. Finding that their relationship only incurs the wrath and judgment of their community, Jude and ...