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The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. She has gone on with Mr Henchard, you say, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
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The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. She has gone on with Mr Henchard, you say, 1886. Creator: Robert Barnes
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. She has gone on with Mr Henchard, you say, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
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a captivating scene from Thomas Hardy's novel brought to life by the skilled hand of English illustrator Robert Barnes in 1886. This black and white engraving, published in "The Graphic: An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper," depicts a pivotal moment in the story. The image shows a woman, dressed in Victorian attire, looking back over her shoulder as she rides in the back of a horse-drawn carriage, accompanied by the man she once wronged, Mr. Henchard. His face is etched with a mixture of determination and regret as he gazes intently at her. The horses pull the carriage along the winding country road, their ears pricked, alert to the unfolding conversation between the two. The scene is filled with a sense of tension and anticipation. The woman, with a look of enquiry on her face, seems to be searching for answers, while Mr. Henchard, with a firm grip on the reins, appears resolute in his decision to move forward. The horses, oblivious to the human drama unfolding before them, continue their steady pace, embodying the unyielding nature of time and the relentless march of events. This powerful image, taken from the pages of a 19th-century illustrated newspaper, offers a glimpse into the world of Hardy's novel and the rich tapestry of Victorian life. The horses and their carriage, the road winding through the English countryside, and the two figures locked in their intense conversation all come together to create a compelling and evocative scene that continues to captivate readers and viewers alike.
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