When John Durberyfield discovers a family connection to the ancient Norman family, the d'Urbervilles, the fate of daughter Tess is transformed.
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This edition of the Hardy classic includes a complete authoritative text plus biographical and historical contexts, critical history, essays by five scholars, and a glossary. A fine scholarly edition for the academic crowd.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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“What a commonplace genius he has; or a genius for the commonplace—I don’t know which.”—D. H. Lawrence
“The greatest tragic writer among English novelists.”—Virginia Woolf
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“The greatest tragic writer among English novelists.”—Virginia Woolf
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Another Thomas Hardy favorite. Story of a poor young woman and her life in 17th century Britain. Romance, loss and survival. A great glimpse into the past. Also a good movie by the same name starring Natasha Kinskey.
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By B. Steele
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Some great discussions come out of this book. Thomas Hardy has a very distinct style, and uses the environment essentially as another character, so it may be beneficial to at least have some familiarity with England before reading. No one can read this book without having strong opinions about the characters, especially the two main men. This is one of the standout pieces of literature of its time and is well worth the read.
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If there were more than five stars possible, this book would get about seven. Hardy's excellent descriptions and deep pathos combine to make this novel one of the best and saddest books I have ever read. This one is a must-read, but be prepared to cry.
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A book made how books should be
This is a beautiful copy of an old classic, and at an unbeatable price. If you love the story of Tess and her tragic star-crossed life, and you love a good hardcopy that looks... Read more
Published on April 17 2011 by cwise
2.0 out of 5 stars
tiring at times
at times i felt like i was reading an agricultural journal-more info about cows than i care to know
Tess is enough to want to make you scream-enough of the self pity... Read more
Tess is enough to want to make you scream-enough of the self pity... Read more
Published on Feb 19 2011 by Mary Gina Machado
1.0 out of 5 stars
Like a bad TV movie
This book, while perhaps well written, is just so ridiculous and self-contradictory that it's maddening to read. Read more
Published on July 1 2004 by Matthew Bayer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Want to read the classics, start with Tess
What is the point of reading classic literature if all you are going to do is analyse it? What a waste. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004 by neoninfusion
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
I had to write a review just to bring up a rating that was unfairly knocked down by a handful of obtuse reviewers. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2004 by P. Morelli
5.0 out of 5 stars
Somber rustic majesty
In a certain light, Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" might be seen as a Cinderella story horribly disfigured by a tragic twist. Read more
Published on Jun 9 2004 by A.J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
boo hoo hoo....!
Oh gosh! Gee whiz...this book is tough! It has so, so many....uh, words, and the descriptions are oh so long and require far too much attention. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004 by Futureman
1.0 out of 5 stars
mind-numbing, terrible writing
Having a degree in English Lit., it seems sinful for me to accuse Thomas Hardy of being a terrible writer, but there it is. Read more
Published on May 31 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Why doesn't she just jump in the river and have done with!!!
The whole tragedy is in the fact that I was NOT forced to read this book but actually picked it up because I WANTED to read it (or so I thought at the time). Read more
Published on May 27 2004 by L. A. Stelczyk
2.0 out of 5 stars
Bit of a Letdown in the End
This is part of my attempt to read classics and non-fiction as well as my usual speculative fiction this year. Read more
Published on April 15 2004 by Essay
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