Jude the Obscure is a novel by Thomas Hardy that follows the life of Jude Fawley, a stonemason dreaming of an academic career. Hindered by class prejudice and a tragic romantic relationship, Jude's ambitions end up obscured by his circumstances.

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Preface

VIII

Part I: At Marygreen

Part II: At Christminster

Part III: At Melchester

Part IV: At Shaston

Part V: At Aldbrickham and Elsewhere

Part VI: At Christminster Again

Jude the Obscure

List of Illustrations

Endnotes

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fiction

tragedy