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I thought The Bell Jar was the most depressing book ever written, but I'm scratching that for Jude the Obscure.
Jude the Obscure is the story of Jude Fawley. He is a poor boy, living with his elderly aunt, who longs to go to the university and study the classic works. He apprentices to a stonemason in order to save up money to go to school, but he meets Arabella Donn, the scheming daughter of a pig-farmer, and she tricks him into marriage. The marriage soon collapses, and Jude heads off to Chris ...more
Jude the Obscure is the story of Jude Fawley. He is a poor boy, living with his elderly aunt, who longs to go to the university and study the classic works. He apprentices to a stonemason in order to save up money to go to school, but he meets Arabella Donn, the scheming daughter of a pig-farmer, and she tricks him into marriage. The marriage soon collapses, and Jude heads off to Chris ...more

This book is considered to be one of the most depressing books ever written in the English language, and it earned its spot! Hardy's novels are always thought-provoking, but I might need a therapist after reading this one...
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