A young woman challenges the conventions of her time in this classic novel about nineteenth century English society. At the time of its publication in 1891, Tess of the d'Urbervilles was scorned by readers for what was then considered its indictment of Victorian society and its unconventional heroine, Tess Durbeyfield. Now considered one of the major classic novels of nineteenth century literature, Tess is the compelling story of an extraordinary woman and her tragic destinyāa brilliant, transcendent work of compassion and courage by one of the finest English novelists, Thomas Hardy. This edition includes:
-A concise introduction that gives readers important background information
-A chronology of the author's life and work
-A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context
-An outline of key themes and plot points to help readers form their own interpretations
-Detailed explanatory notes
-Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
-Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
-A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experience Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.
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- English
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Tess of the D'Urbervilles
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- Cover
- Introduction: āTess of the dāUrbervillesā: Whatās in a Name?
- Chronology of Thomas Hardyās Life and Work
- Historical Context of āTess of the dāUrbervillesā
- Tess of the dāUrbervilles
- Explanatory Note to the First Edition
- Preface to the Fifth and Later Editions
- Phase the First: The Maiden
- Phase the Second: Maiden No More
- Phase the Third: The Rally
- Phase the Fourth: The Consequence
- Phase the Fifth: The Woman Pays
- Phase the Sixth: The Convert
- Phase the Seventh: Fulfilment
- Interpretive Notes
- Critical Excerpts
- Questions for Discussion
- Suggestions for the Interested Reader
- Notes
- Copyright
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