The parallel stories of working-class Jude rejected by the University of Christminster and Sue Bridehead outcast by society for her social and sexual rebellion focus dominant issues of the period. But the technique is far in advance of its time: Hardy presents what he calls 'a series of seemings', alternative and conflicting visions never resolved. This edition is based on a detailed study of textual transmission. It presents a 'clean' text by restoring Hardy's own characteristically light punctuation. The notes include variant readings which show startling changes made in the characterization of Sue during composition and revision.
- ISBN10 1695811070
- ISBN13 9781695811072
- Publish Date 26 September 2019 (first published December 1949)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Independently Published
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 432
- Language English