Tess of The d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy [Wordsworth Classics]
Tess of The d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy [Wordsworth Classics]
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Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a tragic novel that follows the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a poor rural girl from Wessex. Her family discovers a supposed connection to the aristocratic d’Urberville lineage, which leads Tess to seek help from a wealthy family, where she suffers a traumatic experience that deeply shapes her life. Later, she falls in love with Angel Clare, a man who initially appears open-minded but ultimately rejects her after learning about her past. Struggling with poverty, social judgment, and heartbreak, Tess is pushed into increasingly desperate circumstances. The novel ends in tragedy, highlighting how rigid social norms and fate shape and often destroy individual lives. It explores themes of innocence, injustice, morality, and the harsh treatment of women in Victorian society.
About the Author
Thomas Hardy (1840–1928) was an English writer known for his powerful novels set in the fictional region of Wessex. His works often focus on rural life, fate, social criticism, and the struggles of individuals against society and circumstance. Hardy’s major novels include Tess of the d’Urbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, and Jude the Obscure. His writing is known for its realism, emotional depth, and pessimistic view of fate, making him one of the most important figures in Victorian literature.
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