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Tess of the d'Urbervilles

By Thomas Hardy
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Tess of the d'Urbervilles, by Thomas Hardy, is a classic novel that unfolds the tragic life story of Tess Durbeyfield. When her family discovers their noble ancestry, Tess's life takes a dramatic turn, leading her on a path marked by love, betrayal, and societal challenges. Despite being categorised as a children's book, it delves into profound themes and character experiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Part of our new collection of Young Adult Classics, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, is a classic story of sweeping romance, tragedy and adventure.

Part of our new collection of Young Adult Classics, Tess of the d'Urbevilles, is a classic story of sweeping romance, tragedy and adventure.

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When the starving Durbeyfields from the small village of Marlott discover a connection to the wealthy D'Urbervilles, they send their beautiful daughter Tess to the D'Urberville mansion to claim kinship and restore their fortunes with a lucrative match. But can she convince her handsome 'cousin' Alec to help her? Or will their romance ultimately prove her downfall?

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Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy is generally praised for its poignant exploration of fate, class, and social norms in Victorian society, although it's often debated for its portrayal of tragedy and the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonist. Readers frequently comment on Hardy's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his deep sympathy for Tess's plight. Some view it as a critically powerful critique of the societal standards of its time.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571337033

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 448g

Pages: 576

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Thomas Hardy Young Adult

About the Author

Thomas Hardy was born in Dorset in 1840. He was one of the most renowned poets and novelists in English literary history. Hardy wrote fourteen novels, three volumes of short stories, and several poems between the years 1871 and 1897, including his greatest novels Jude the Obscure and Tess of the D'Urbevilles. These received negative reviews at the time, but have become true classics.

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