Thomas Hardy wrote a book titled The Mayor of Casterbridge: The Life and Death of a Man of Character. It centers on the sad life of Michael Henchard and is set in the fictional city of Casterbridge. The narrative opens with Henchard selling his wife and kid at a fair while inebriated, setting off a chain of events that would change his life. Years later, Henchard is elected mayor of Casterbridge in an effort to atone for his previous deeds. The themes of destiny, remorse, and the effects of one's decisions are all explored throughout the book. His long-lost wife and a devoted friend are among the individuals who cross paths with Henchard on his voyage. Hardy paints the rural English landscape and its people in great detail throughout the whole novel. The work is renowned for its accurate depiction of moral ambiguities and human nature. Henchard experiences misfortune as the tale develops, which ultimately results in his demise. His final yearning to be forgotten is the plot's resolution.
