Hardy, Thomas
Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Collins Classics) (Collins Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008542122
- author:
- Hardy, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 8 working days
Description
Tess of the D'Urbervilles is a poignant tale of a young woman's struggles in a rural Victorian world. Born into poverty, Tess Durbeyfield sets out to improve her circumstances by claiming a connection to the aristocratic D'urberville family. Her relationships with two men shape the narrative, exposing the double standards that govern her life with searing pathos and heart-rending sentiment. Through Tess's story, Thomas Hardy sheds light on the hypocrisy and social conventions of his time. With masterful prose, he crafts a tragic heroine whose fate is inextricably linked to the world around her. This powerful novel is a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience, one that continues to resonate with readers today. Hardy's masterpiece is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the complexities of human nature and the social issues of the 19th century.
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