Tess Of The D'Urbervilles

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Tragic heroine's downfall amid haunting landscape.

A captivating tragedy with a rich backdrop. The story of Tess is heartbreaking but also a reflection of the harshness of life in the 19th century. The vivid descriptions of the landscape add depth to the story, making it a must-read for anyone interested in literary classics.

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Tess Of The D'Urbervilles

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ISBN: 9781846075995
Publisher: BBC Books
Date of Publication: 2008-09-04
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.83
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When the Durbeyfields send their daughter Tess to pursue a tenuous family connection with the wealthy D'Urbervilles in the hope of improving their fortunes, Tess's life is changed irrevocably. A manipulative friendship with her 'cousin' ends in a shocking act of betrayal, and Tess is forced to return home shamed and outcast.Hope of real love arrives when Tess meets kind parson's son Angel Clare and it seems happiness is finally within her reach. Yet, in a society of twisted morality and in the ever-looming shadow of Tess's past, will Angel Clare accept her?
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Tragic heroine's downfall amid haunting landscape.

A captivating tragedy with a rich backdrop. The story of Tess is heartbreaking but also a reflection of the harshness of life in the 19th century. The vivid descriptions of the landscape add depth to the story, making it a must-read for anyone interested in literary classics.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.