Description
In the heart of rural Wessex, the independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene inherits a prosperous farm, navigating the complexities of managing her estate and her own desires. She finds herself the object of affection for three vastly different men: the steadfast shepherd Gabriel Oak, the wealthy and reserved William Boldwood, and the dashing cavalry officer Sergeant Troy. As Bathsheba grapples with love, duty, and societal expectations, her choices set in motion a dramatic chain of events that will test her resilience and shape her destiny. Thomas Hardy masterfully explores themes of fate, social class, and the enduring power of nature in this classic tale of rural life and passionate romance.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 2003
433 pages
ISBN: 9780141439655
paperback
Penguin Books, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2015
464 pages
ISBN: 9780141395012
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First Published
1874
Language
eng
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