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Start with Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy, then compare the rest of the list based on the specific reasons included with each book.

Books Like The Mayor of Casterbridge

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Books to Read If You Like The Mayor of Casterbridge

Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by Thomas Hardy

Like 'The Mayor of Casterbridge', this novel delves into complex human emotions and moral dilemmas set against a rural backdrop.

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Jude the Obscure

by Thomas Hardy

This book shares Hardy's signature themes of tragedy, societal critique, and the struggles of individual characters, similar to the themes in 'The Mayor of Casterbridge'.

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Wuthering Heights

by Emily Brontë

This novel captures the intensity of human relationships and the impact of environment on character, akin to Hardy's exploration of fate and identity.

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