Oxford Bookworms: Far from the Madding Crowd

This is a graded reader adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic tale, set in the rural English county of Wessex. Bathsheba Everdene is a young, proud, and independent woman who suddenly inherits a large farm, thrusting her into the world of landownership in a male-dominated society. Her beauty and position attract three very different suitors: the steadfast shepherd Gabriel Oak, the reserved and wealthy farmer William Boldwood, and the charming, reckless soldier Sergeant Troy. The novel follows Bathsheba's journey as she navigates the complexities of love, choice, and consequences, learning that passion can bring misery, pain, and life-altering tragedy.