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Paperback Tess of the d'Urbervilles - Wordsworth Classics Paperback

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Experience Thomas Hardy's masterpiece with this Wordsworth Classics edition of Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Set in the landscape of Hardy's Wessex, this moving novel explores themes of hypocrisy and double standards through the life of Tess Durbeyfield. After discovering her descent from the ancient d'Urberville family, Tess searches for respectability, leading to wild fluctuations in her fortune. This edition includes an introduction and notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury. Originally published in 1891 with the controversial sub-title, A Pure Woman, this story remains a powerful look at social expectations and personal struggle. It is a must-have for readers of classic literature and those interested in the historical context of Victorian fiction.

Key Features

Includes scholarly introduction and notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature at the University of Kent at Canterbury.

Classic literary work set in the recognizable landscape of Hardy's Wessex.

Wordsworth Classics edition provides a high-quality reading experience for fans of English literature.

Explores deep themes of social hypocrisy and the challenges of seeking respectability.

New store stock available for collectors and students of classic fiction.

A significant historical novel originally published in 1891.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
05 May 1992
Listed Since
16 December 2006

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