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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

By Thomas Hardy
Series: Word Cloud Classics
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy explores the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a rural English village. As Tess navigates her family's aspirations and hardships, she encounters love, betrayal, and societal pressures. The novel delves into themes of fate, justice, and the impact of societal conventions on personal choices.
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If you enjoy a blend of tragedy and romance set against the backdrop of rural England, this book may appeal to you. It offers a poignant exploration of fate, morality, and societal pressures through the life of its complex and resilient heroine. Ideal for fans of classic literature with rich character development and thought-provoking themes.

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

A classic novel that explores how the moral standards of Victorian England affected a young woman seeking her place in society. This beautiful flexibound edition also features bright foil on the cover.

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A classic novel that explores how the moral standards of Victorian England affected a young woman seeking her place in society. This beautiful flexibound edition also features bright foil on the cover.

Thomas Hardy’s classic novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles is a masterpiece of late 19th-century literature, presenting the story of Tess, a poor girl from rural England who faces the challenges of modern society while carrying a moral burden that threatens her reputation.

As she navigates the difficult path to adulthood, Tess encounters numerous setbacks, each moving her further away from who she was as a young girl. With themes such as humanity’s loss of its connection to the natural world and how Victorian morals oppress personal growth, Hardy’s novel is an essential read for all lovers of classic literature.

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy is generally praised for its rich characterisation and poignant exploration of societal norms and moral struggles. Critics often highlight Hardy's detailed depiction of the rural English landscape and the tragic, yet empathetic portrayal of Tess's life journey. The novel is noted for sparking discussions on issues such as fate, power, and gender dynamics, with its emotional depth and narrative complexity frequently mentioned as standout elements in reviews.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781645178453

Publisher: Canterbury Classics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Canterbury Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 719g

Pages: 528

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Series: Word Cloud Classics Thomas Hardy

About the Author

Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was a poet and novelist from the United Kingdom. His best-known works include Far from the Maddening Crowd (1874), Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1891), and Jude the Obscure (1895).

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