In this novel, an old Roman amphitheater known as "The Ring" was where a woman who murdered her husband was "half-strangled" and later burned in 1705.
In this novel, an old Roman amphitheater known as "The Ring" was where a woman who murdered her husband was "half-strangled" and later burned in 1705. One character in this novel goes to work without pants due to his tendency to oversleep, and another character organizes a "skimmity-ride" after (*) Jopp reads the love letters of the protagonist out loud in an inn, resulting in the death of Lucetta from a miscarriage. This novel's protagonist puts his trust in a "weather prophet" in order to gain the upper hand on his rival, Donald Farfrae, who towards the end marries Elizabeth-Jane. At this novel's opening, the protagonist sells his wife and child for five guineas at Weydon Fair. For 10 points, name this novel about Michael Henchard, written by Thomas Hardy.
In this novel, an old Roman amphitheater known as "The Ring" was where a woman who murdered her husband was "half-strangled" and later burned in 1705.
The Mayor of Casterbridge