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The Definitive Edition of TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES-Illustrated with original illustrations from its first publication-Complete, unabridged, and formatted for kindle to improve your reading experience-Linked table of contents to reach your chapter quickly“One of the 1000 novels everyone must read” The Guardian“Whatever happens to her, however cruel her destiny, she has a clear sense of herself, and the strength to remain true to it.” Jane Shilling, Daily Mail“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.” BBC“Hardy is masterful at weaving an intricate plot. Tess is a resplendent character; she jumps from the pages of the book and emerges as a life force before our very eyes.” Bonnie“Tess herself, who I fell in love with almost straight away and empathised with throughout; the painfully realistic depiction of emotions and reactions; the glorious, romantic descriptions of the landscapes the characters inhabited.” BlairTESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES is one of the most haunting and beautiful novels of all time. It has been made into many film and television adaptations. This is Hardy’s masterpiece presented as it was meant to be read, with original illustrations from its first appearance.

Although "Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented", is now affectionately known as just "Tess" and widely considered an important work of English literature, the book received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual mores of Hardy's day. The original manuscript is on display at the British Library, showing that it was originally titled "Daughter of the d'Urbervilles." In 2003, the novel was listed at number 26 on the BBC's survey The Big Read.Unfairness dominates the lives of Tess and her family to such an extent that it begins to seem like a general aspect of human existence in Tess of the d’Urbervilles. Tess of the d’Urbervilles presents complex pictures of both the importance of social class in nineteenth-century England and the difficulty of defining class in any simple way. Certainly the Durbeyfields are a powerful emblem of the way in which class is no longer evaluated in Victorian times as it would have been in the Middle Ages—that is, by blood alone, with no attention paid to fortune or worldly success. One of the recurrent themes of the novel is the way in which men can dominate women, exerting a power over them linked primarily to their maleness. Sometimes this command is purposeful, in the man’s full knowledge of his exploitation... (OK, just read the book!)

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented is a novel by Thomas Hardy. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper The Graphic in 1891 and in book form in 1892. Though now considered a major nineteenth-century English novel and possibly Hardy's masterpiece, Tess of the d'Urbervilles received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual morals of late Victorian England.

• The book includes 10 unique illustrations that are relevant to its content.Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented, also known as Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman, Tess of the d'Urbervilles or just Tess, is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. Though now considered an important work of English literature, the book received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual mores of Hardy's day. The original manuscript is on display at the British Library, showing that it was originally titled "Daughter of the d'Urbervilles."

• The book includes 10 unique illustrations that are relevant to its content.Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented, also known as Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman, Tess of the d'Urbervilles or just Tess, is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. Though now considered an important work of English literature, the book received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual mores of Hardy's day. The original manuscript is on display at the British Library, showing that it was originally titled "Daughter of the d'Urbervilles."

“Her affection for him was now the breath and life of Tess's being; it enveloped her as a photosphere, irradiated her into forgetfulness of her past sorrows, keeping back the gloomy spectres that would persist in their attempts to touch her—doubt, fear, moodiness, care, shame. She knew that they were waiting like wolves just outside the circumscribing light, but she had long spells of power to keep them in hungry subjection there.”Tess of the D’Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented was a controversial work when it first appeared in the early 1890s. The serialized version of 1891 was heavily censored and the full novel of 1892 received mixed reviews, largely because it challenged the sexual morals of late Victorian England. The book’s reputation has since grown considerably and it is now routinely cited as Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece. Roman Polanski’s 1979 film version (Tess) boosted world-wide interest in the novel and it has remained widely read now for over a century. The richly descriptive narrative is rife with unforgettable vignettes of rural life in late 19th-century England -- the slow death of a flock of wounded pheasants, the monotony of field labor under a gunmetal gray sky, the itinerant farm worker’s seasonal round – but the story’s timeless power stems from its heart-wrenching romance and the tragic experiences – or fate, as Hardy might have put it - of the eponymous heroine. *Includes image gallery and link to free audio recording of Tess of the D’Urbervilles.

Tess is the lovely, sweet and innocent girl next door. Her purity is at the base of the many problems she will face throughout the novel. Tess has been brought up uneducated, as her mother doesn’t feel education is appropriate. She is innocent so can’t see the threat of unwanted attentions. She is honest, so ends up losing what she wants most in the world. And her final decision has a terrible, inevitable finality, given the morality of the time.Tess of the D’Urbervilles is possibly Hardy’s most controversial novel. It is a gritty introduction to the darker side of society with an exploration of how double standards, illegitimate childbearing, rape and murder are handled in a highly moralistic society. Subtitled “A Pure Woman”, the reader is challenged to join Tess on life’s journey and judge without piety, whether Tess is the sinner, or the sinned against.This edition is beautifully illustrated by images from D. A. Wehrschmidt, Hubert Von Herkomer, Joseph Syddall and E. Borough Johnson, produced for the serialisation by the London Graphic in 1891.Love it? Give it a 5* rating.

[THIS KINDLE BOOK QUALITY IS GUARANTEED: It has been expanded with a bonus feature.]Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented is a novel by Thomas Hardy. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper The Graphic in 1891 and in book form in 1892. Though now considered a major nineteenth-century English novel and possibly Hardy's fictional masterpiece, ess of the d'Urbervilles received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual morals of late Victorian England.BONUS :• Tess of the d'Urbervilles Presentation.• Tess of the d'Urbervilles Audiobook.• Biography of Thomas Hardy.

Hardy's epic novel tells the tale of Tess, a poor young woman who is taken advantage of by her employer's son and the chain of events that this sets in motion. Both heart-warming and desperately tragic, it's a mesmerizing story that is considered one of the greatest works of English literature and remains just as gripping today as it would have been when first published well over a century ago. This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is beautifully illustrated with a number of delightful sketches that accompanied early editions of the novel.

Tess of the d'Urbervilles is a novel by Thomas Hardy. The novel is set in impoverished rural England, Thomas Hardy's fictional Wessex, during the Long Depression of the 1870s. Tess is the oldest child of John and Joan Durbeyfield, uneducated peasants; however, John is given the impression by Parson Tringham that he may have noble blood.Abused by one man, forsaken by another, Tess is the heroine of Thomas Hardy’s immortal work. Of all the great English novelists, no one writes tragic destiny than Hardy. With the innocent and powerless victim Tess, he creates profound sympathy for human frailty while passionately indicting the injustices of Victorian society.