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  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 39

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 39
    2026/03/10
    In which a mischievous and ill-conceived pageant of effigies parading through the town provokes a tumultuous response that deeply troubles one lady, while the local magistrates and constables, hindered by darkness and reticence, seek in vain to uncover the culprits amidst the shadows of quiet taverns. Meanwhile, a young man, urged away by a secretive summons, embarks upon an evening journey that unwittingly leaves the lady exposed to the gibes of her neighbours and the weight of her own despair.
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    17 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 38

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 38
    2026/03/10
    In which the bruised dignity of Henchard leads him to a tense and singular encounter with Farfrae, where bitter rivalry and wounded pride contend in a lonely granary loft beneath the dimming light of evening. The quiet town around them resumes its usual course, while Henchard, wrestling with remorse and isolation, finds himself a spectator of his own undone hopes.
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    17 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 37

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 37
    2026/03/10
    In which the small town of Casterbridge prepares with great excitement and ceremony for the brief visit of a Royal Personage, stirring its inhabitants with pride and rivalry alike. Amidst the gathering throng and official homage, Henchard’s unexpected and determined presence introduces a note of personal defiance into the otherwise orderly festivity, observed keenly by those who know the undercurrents beneath the civic pageantry.
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    16 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 35

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 35
    2026/03/09
    In which Lucetta, burdened by a restless conscience and the shadow of past secrets, confronts the uneasy tension wrought by Henchard’s unexpected visit and his reading of her letters, while weaving a delicate hope through entreaty and humility. The dawn sees a moment of rare concession and promise between them, as Henchard grants to Lucetta a fragile reprieve in the form of a solemn oath to preserve her secret and return her letters.
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    11 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 36

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 36
    2026/03/09
    In which a man named Jopp, harbouring hopes of employment through Farfrae, finds himself embroiled with curious locals and a secretive parcel of letters that reveal a hidden past; the narrative also takes a turn into the shadowy realm of Mixen Lane, a place of quiet desperation and clandestine gatherings masked beneath its unassuming exterior. Amidst whispers of former misdeeds and the plotting of a skimmity-ride, the pristine facade of respectability is gently cracked to reveal the mingled threads of human frailty and social strain.
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    22 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 34

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 34
    2026/03/09
    In which Elizabeth, burdened with unease, warns Farfrae of Henchard’s potential ill-will, and though the young man remains kindly disposed, murmurs of rivalry and suspicion begin to cast shadows upon their acquaintance. Meanwhile, Farfrae, newly appointed Mayor, contemplates change and the weight of fate, whilst Henchard’s grim humour and a bundle of forgotten letters stir reflections on loves and losses past.
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    19 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 33

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 33
    2026/03/08
    In which a long-remembered Sunday custom brings the town's steady souls together in measured fellowship, while Henchard breaks his solemn vow with a solemn psalm that overshadows the gathering, revealing his restless spirit and simmering resentments. Elizabeth-Jane compassionately watches over her stepfather’s uneasy interactions and darkening mood amid the shifting tides of fortune and uneasy coexistence with his former rival.
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    18 分
  • The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 32

    The Mayor of Casterbridge Chapter 32
    2026/03/08
    In which the dejected Henchard frequents the stone bridge, a haunt for the town's fallen men of gentler sort, and meets with his old foreman Jopp who informs him of changes in his former household and possessions, while Henchard wrestles with a proposal from Farfrae to remain in Casterbridge and accepts humble work under his rival’s roof. Meanwhile, Elizabeth-Jane diligently occupies herself with study and kindness to her stepfather, whose mood darkens as rumours of Farfrae’s rise in prominence stir in him a bitter mix of envy and nostalgia, hinting at a fragile resolve soon to be tested.
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    19 分