Jude the Obscure / Orginal Gold Classics

Jude the Obscure In the last book of Thomas Hardy’s portrayal of sexuality and criticisms towards the institution of marriage, religion, and education system were so sensational in 1895 that is was harshly criticized by Victorian critics who condemned the book as indecent and degenerate. The book showed the life of jude fawley, a poor stonemason who wanted to attend university, his unfulfilled dreams and the relationship with his spirited cousin sue Bridehead.