Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Tess of the D'Urbervilles (1891) unfolds the heart-wrenching journey of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman ensnared by the rigid moral and social frameworks of Victorian England. It delves into her tumultuous life marked by manipulation, betrayal, and resilience against an unforgiving society's judgments. Through Tess's story, the novel explores the themes of purity, social hypocrisy, and the struggle between traditional values and societal change, highlighting the destructive impact of these forces on individual lives.

• Fans of classic literature
• Readers interested in social issues
• Students of Victorian England

Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet of the naturalist movement, known for his portrayal of the rural life of south-west England. Hardy's work often illustrates the tragic nature of the human condition, with Tess of the D'Urbervilles being one of his most famous novels. His literature powerfully critiques Victorian society, focusing on themes such as the inevitability of fate, the conflict between man and nature, and the struggles of the working class, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the evolution of British literature.