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Number of Pages
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Language
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Book Summary
Tess of the D'Urbervilles follows Tess, a beautiful young woman from the village of Marlott, as a connection to the wealthy D’Urbervilles pulls her toward their grand mansion in search of kin and a chance to restore her family’s fortunes. A cornerstone of Victorian literature, this novel blends romance, social critique, and tragedy, inviting adults, students, and readers of timeless fiction to explore big questions about class, fate, and resilience. The tone is elegiac, intimate, and emotionally resonant, offering a deeply human story that matters today.
Hardy’s narrative voice is intimate and panoramic, tracing Tess’s choices and consequences with care. The book unfolds through evocative scenes, precise character studies, and a pacing that balances lyric beauty with hard moral questions. This edition brings the experience to life with a classic paperback feel and a striking cover by David Dean that captures the mood of Tess of the D’Urbervilles, inviting readers to linger over every detail.
After finishing Tess of the D’Urbervilles, readers gain a deeper empathy for a woman navigating impossible social pressures and a renewed reflection on fate, choice, and dignity. The novel’s quiet courage lingers, inviting thoughtful consideration of how society shapes personal destiny and how one might respond with integrity and resilience in the face of adversity.
Product Details
Author
Thomas Hardy
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of Pages
576
Language
English
SKU
BK0517327
ISBN
9780571337033
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.7 x 3.81 x 20.32 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off
Thomas Hardy was an English novelist and poet whose work explored social constraints, fate, and human emotion in rural England. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its depth, originality, and lasting cultural significance. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its depth, originality, and lasting cultural significance. The author’s work continues to be widely read and appreciated for its depth, originality, and lasting cultural significance.