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Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

Paperback Published on: 04/09/2008
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Amy Pirt at Thanet
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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
Amy Pirt at Thanet
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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
Amy Pirt at Thanet
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Amy Pirt at Thanet
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Amy Pirt at Thanet

Synopsis

An exciting new TV adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic Tess of the D'Urbervilles has arrived on BBC 1, and this is the official tie-in edition with an exclusive introduction from the programme's producer David Snodin.

A tragic tale of love, seduction and betrayal,Tess of the D'Urbervilles was named the nation's 12th favourite book in a poll for World Book Day in 2007 and 2008 marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Thomas Hardy.

This new four-part series has been written by award-winning novelist and screenwriter David Nicholls. David wrote Starter for Ten, which he then adapted to film starring James McAvoy, as well as the screenplay of And When Did You Last See Your Father? starring Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth.

Tess of the D'Urbervilles has a stellar cast with big-screen names and familiar faces from a number major TV dramas including Gemma Arterton (James Bond: Quantum Of Solace, St Trinian's) playing Tess, Hans Matheson (The Virgin Queen, Dr Zhivago) as her seducer Alec, Eddie Redmayne (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Other Boleyn Girl) as Angel and Jodie Whittaker (Venus) playing Tess's best friend Izzy. The drama also features Ruth Jones (Gavin and Stacey, Saxondale) as Tess's mother Joan, and Anna Massey (Oliver Twist, The Importance Of Being Earnest) as Mrs D'Urberville.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Ebury Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781846075995
  • Number of pages: 480
  • Dimensions: 198 x 126 x 29 mm
  • Weight: 323g
  • Languages: English

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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Emily Rolph
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Euphrasie
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
D T
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Stuart McMillan
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
An amazing book..defintely a "must read"...It awakens all your senses
Olga Dai
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Kerenza Flanary
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Helen Close
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
fantastic!!One OF The Best Stories with happy & Upset Tears From Beginning To End
Rachael Richardson
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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****
Rachael Richardson
Tess Of The D'urbervilles
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
Hannah Thomas
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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
Sybylla