In Thomas Hardy's 'Jude the Obscure', what is the surname of the titular Jude?

'Jude the Obscure' by Thomas Hardy is a story about a stonemason called Jude Fawley who aspires to become a scholar. Before he gets the chance, he is tricked into marrying Arabella Donn. Later, he meets the true love of his life, Sue Bridehead, resulting in a tale full of love, hope and doomed relationships. The novel also concerns issues of class, education, religion, morality and marriage.

Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) began publishing chapters of 'Jude the Obscure' in a magazine in December 1894 before publishing it in book format in 1895. It was Hardy's final completed novel published during his lifetime.

The novel received harsh criticism at the time of publication, with some critics giving it the nickname 'Jude the Obscene'. Even fans of Hardy's work felt conflicted about the characters and storyline.

'Jude the Obscure' has been adapted for television, film, radio and stage. A six-part television serial starring Robert Powell as Jude Fawley aired in 1973, and a film version called 'Jude' was released in 1996, with Christopher Eccleston and Kate Winslet as the main characters.