Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A pure woman (His The new Wessex edition) - Softcover

Hardy, Thomas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0333168852 ISBN 13: 9780333168851

Publisher: Macmillan, 1974

Synopsis

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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Book Description

Cambridge Literature is a series of literary texts edited for study by students aged 14-18 in English-speaking classrooms. It will include novels, poetry, plays, short stories, essays, travel-writing and other non-fiction. Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy is edited by Rex Gibson, Director, Shakespeare and Schools Project.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Macmillan
• Publication date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333168852
• ISBN 13: 9780333168851
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480