Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Paperback Published on: 04/05/2017
Price: £7.99
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A pure woman
In a world where women are flogged in some countries for being raped, Hardy's novel is still shockingly relevant. Tess Durbeyfield goes to work for a rich ... READ MORE
A pure woman
In a world where women are flogged in some countries for being raped, Hardy's novel is still shockingly relevant. Tess Durbeyfield goes to work for a rich ... READ MORE
A pure woman
In a world where women are flogged in some countries for being raped, Hardy's novel is still shockingly relevant. Tess Durbeyfield goes to work for a rich ... READ MORE
A pure woman
In a world where women are flogged in some countries for being raped, Hardy's novel is still shockingly relevant. Tess Durbeyfield goes to work for a rich ... READ MORE
A pure woman
In a world where women are flogged in some countries for being raped, Hardy's novel is still shockingly relevant. Tess Durbeyfield goes to work for a rich ... READ MORE
Synopsis
‘Thomas Hardy's thrilling story of seduction, murder, cruelty and betrayal’ The Times
Tess is an innocent young girl until the day she goes to visit her rich 'relatives', the D'Urbervilles. Her encounter with her manipulative cousin, Alec, leads her onto a path that is beset with suffering and betrayal.
When she falls in love with another man, Angel Clare, Tess sees a potential escape from her past, but only if she can tell him her shameful secret...
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780099560692
- Number of pages: 480
- Dimensions: 197 x 130 x 31 mm
- Weight: 340g
- Languages: English
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
I love Tess because she is a real woman with complex emotions. Hardy has created a believable novel because none of the characters are black and white, Ale... READ MORE
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
This was the first Hardy I read, and I've been smitten ever since. The beautiful way it is written, combined with the landscape of Hardy's Wessex makes for... READ MORE
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
This is a truly enchanting book. Young girls today should read this as a warning for later life. It is a beautifully written tale of a young girl who sur... READ MORE
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Thomas Hardy has always been a little touch and go for me, and Tess of the D'Urbervilles was no different. A man of brilliant capability, with an excellent... READ MORE
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
An amazing book..defintely a "must read"...It awakens all your senses
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
This is a must read for everyone. I was watching the adaptation when I bought my copy with the intention of cheating to find out what happens at the end bu... READ MORE
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
I studied this novel at A-Level and, while it had its good points, did not find it a particularly enjoyable read.I find that Hardy frequently takes an over... READ MORE
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
fantastic!!One OF The Best Stories with happy & Upset Tears From Beginning To End
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!One Of The Best Books I've ReadMakes You Feel Happy With Emotion & Some Times It Makes You Cry With Sadness5****
one of the best
By far my favourite book. Tess is a book that will stay with you long after reading. The character of Tess is In my view one of the literary greats. A sad ... READ MORE
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Classic…….
…….paperback version.
Have seen various TV and film versions, time I read Thomas Hardy’s classic.
His writings evocative of the times, strong characters... READ MORE