
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: This house is reputed to have been lived in by the Mayor of Casterbridge in Thomas Hardy's story of that name written in 1885
Thomas Hardy OM was a renowned English novelist and poet known for works like "Mayor of Casterbridge," which explores themes of fate, morality, and societal constraints through the tragic life of Michael Henchard. The novel is significant for its realistic portrayal of rural Victorian life and complex character development.
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