The novel narrates the tragedy of the life of rural young Jude in a tragic tone. Jude was studious, thoughtful and diligent in self-study, but he was always rejected from the university. The heroine Shu is smart and beautiful, and more importantly, has an independent personality and thoughts, and despises secularity and rigid religion. However, her love with Jude is not tolerated by the church and despised by the world. Jude's ambition was unrewarded, he had no way to find a job, and he had no way to borrow money. In despair, his eldest son hanged together with his weak sister and younger brother. Shu suffered this tragic change and finally succumbed to fate and the church. She left her beloved Jude, and her free thoughts and independent personality were destroyed. Jude, on the other hand, indulged in drinking all day long, became depressed and became ill, and died of resentment before he reached thirty.
Reader comments
Difficulty traveling
Even after thousands of miles, there is still a way to go. Don't worry about facing the wind and dust while carrying a cup.
I believe that there are many tricks and tricks, but suddenly there is no way forward.
If there is no one behind you, it is the most beautiful day in life.
*In ancient times, people have been warned to act lightly and often slander their husbands.
Is life always necessary? Is life impossible to force?
Jiachen 2024
Things in the world are difficult, happiness and joy are accidental, and pain and sorrow are constant. This situation occurs because the universe lacks an almighty master; even if people struggle in every possible way, it is in vain. This reflects the fatalistic point of view-and this is also unacceptable to me. I always believe that destiny is in my own hands, but it is very difficult to decide your own destiny under certain circumstances. This is true. But we cannot accept our fate. That is a negative attitude towards life. —Hardy
In the 19th century, Britain had completed the Industrial Revolution, its productivity had rapidly increased, and it had become the world's largest power. However, the gap between the rich and the poor in society had also widened in the process. Even after experiencing the ideological Enlightenment on the European continent and at home, religion is still like a shackle that only binds the British's thoughts and secular life. Several main characters in the story sway between love and material, inner love and pursuit and worldly recognition, outlining the sadness of the lower class in British society at that time.
From the moment of birth, people are trapped in chains. As they grow up, there will be more and more chains on them called family, marriage, ethics, and career. It is extremely difficult to fully control one's own life, and even wanting to control one's marriage and love is not easy. How different is it between today and the UK a hundred years ago? Although the constraints of ethical standards are much smaller, the most important thing for finding a partner is still the right match. There are many mandarin ducks who are separated due to differences in family background, status, economy, etc.
Young people always have a very passionate pursuit of a bright future. It seems that only by doing something can they prove their worth and wisdom. Because of their future, they bloom with a strange and beautiful light, like a brilliant magic lamp, illuminating their innocent and brilliant hearts very crystal clear. It was precisely because of this kind of light that Jude supported him in overcoming some obstacles, but in the end he was unable to break the worldly critical value and shut him out.
Author Thomas Hardy considered this book to be his swansong for the era of fiction. It narrates the tragedy of the life of rural youth Jude in a pathos and touching style. In the name of Jude, he wrote his fantasy life. He is diligent, hard-working, practical and capable, and even obtained a good degree in the worldly sense, but he still cannot live his own life in circles. Look carefully, each of us is Jude, and everyone has his own desires but cannot achieve them.
This is the most tragic book I have ever seen. The story is very calm, even dull.
All I can say is that "religion" kills people!
"Shu", "Jude", and "Filotsan" are all "good people" who are too kind and honest! At all times and in all countries, I believe that kind-hearted "good people" rarely have a "good life"! This is inevitable!
Don't believe that "good people get rewarded well"! It's just that we are not born to be "bad people"!
Either live like Jude or die like Jude. Freedom of thought is more noble than freedom of body and is worth pursuing throughout your life.
I no longer have church in my heart. Let it lie!
I don't want to be a fighting saint, standing in row after row,
Looking up at the sky, longing to go to the paradise world.
Even if there is such a place!
My paradise is not in heaven, but here.
Although their love is not tolerated by the world, they have been fighting hard. I think what touched me most in the book was their firmness and perseverance in leaving each other. Even though the final ending was tragic, their spirit remains in my heart. This book allowed me to see the cruelty of society and the complexity of human nature, and it also made me cherish my current life more. I highly recommend everyone to read this book!
It's worth watching. The inner description of the characters is very delicate. It's great.
Quite awesome, highly recommended
The content is very colorful. I like this book very much.
Difficulty traveling Even after thousands of miles, there is still a way to go. Don't worry about facing the wind and dust while carrying a cup. I believe that there are many tricks and tricks, but suddenly there is no way forward. If there is no one behind you, it is the most beautiful day in life. *In ancient times, people have been warned to act lightly and often slander their husbands. Is life always necessary? Is life impossible to force? Jiachen 2024 Things in the world are difficult, happiness and joy are accidental, and pain and sorrow are constant. This situation occurs because the universe lacks an almighty master; even if people struggle in every possible way, it is in vain. This reflects the fatalistic point of view-and this is also unacceptable to me. I always believe that destiny is in my own hands, but it is very difficult to decide your own destiny under certain circumstances. This is true. But we cannot accept our fate. That is a negative attitude towards life. —Hardy
In the 19th century, Britain had completed the Industrial Revolution, its productivity had rapidly increased, and it had become the world's largest power. However, the gap between the rich and the poor in society had also widened in the process. Even after experiencing the ideological Enlightenment on the European continent and at home, religion is still like a shackle that only binds the British's thoughts and secular life. Several main characters in the story sway between love and material, inner love and pursuit and worldly recognition, outlining the sadness of the lower class in British society at that time.
From the moment of birth, people are trapped in chains. As they grow up, there will be more and more chains on them called family, marriage, ethics, and career. It is extremely difficult to fully control one's own life, and even wanting to control one's marriage and love is not easy. How different is it between today and the UK a hundred years ago? Although the constraints of ethical standards are much smaller, the most important thing for finding a partner is still the right match. There are many mandarin ducks who are separated due to differences in family background, status, economy, etc.
Young people always have a very passionate pursuit of a bright future. It seems that only by doing something can they prove their worth and wisdom. Because of their future, they bloom with a strange and beautiful light, like a brilliant magic lamp, illuminating their innocent and brilliant hearts very crystal clear. It was precisely because of this kind of light that Jude supported him in overcoming some obstacles, but in the end he was unable to break the worldly critical value and shut him out.
Author Thomas Hardy considered this book to be his swansong for the era of fiction. It narrates the tragedy of the life of rural youth Jude in a pathos and touching style. In the name of Jude, he wrote his fantasy life. He is diligent, hard-working, practical and capable, and even obtained a good degree in the worldly sense, but he still cannot live his own life in circles. Look carefully, each of us is Jude, and everyone has his own desires but cannot achieve them.
This is the most tragic book I have ever seen. The story is very calm, even dull.
All I can say is that "religion" kills people! "Shu", "Jude", and "Filotsan" are all "good people" who are too kind and honest! At all times and in all countries, I believe that kind-hearted "good people" rarely have a "good life"! This is inevitable! Don't believe that "good people get rewarded well"! It's just that we are not born to be "bad people"!
Either live like Jude or die like Jude. Freedom of thought is more noble than freedom of body and is worth pursuing throughout your life.
I no longer have church in my heart. Let it lie! I don't want to be a fighting saint, standing in row after row, Looking up at the sky, longing to go to the paradise world. Even if there is such a place! My paradise is not in heaven, but here.
Although their love is not tolerated by the world, they have been fighting hard. I think what touched me most in the book was their firmness and perseverance in leaving each other. Even though the final ending was tragic, their spirit remains in my heart. This book allowed me to see the cruelty of society and the complexity of human nature, and it also made me cherish my current life more. I highly recommend everyone to read this book!
It's worth watching. The inner description of the characters is very delicate. It's great.
Quite awesome, highly recommended
The content is very colorful. I like this book very much.