Description
Thomas Hardy's masterpiece, "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," is a poignant and tragic exploration of a young woman's life shattered by societal expectations and cruel fate. Driven by familial poverty to seek her fortune, Tess Durbeyfield's journey leads her through devastating encounters and impossible choices. As she navigates the complexities of love, betrayal, and reputation in Victorian England, Tess grapples with the harsh judgments of a hypocritical society that labels her anything but the "pure woman" Hardy intended her to be. This powerful novel remains a profound critique of social injustice and a timeless testament to the resilience of the human spirit against overwhelming odds.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published May 27, 2003
593 pages
ISBN: 9780141439594
paperback
Oxford University Press
Published Jan 1, 2008
443 pages
ISBN: 9780199537051
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Community Reviews(1)
I will never understand why English Literature lecturers force students to read this abhorrently tedious "classic".
Details
First Published
1891
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.