Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A Pure Woman
“Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A Pure Woman” is a realist novel written by Thomas Hardy. It tells the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a virtuous and beautiful young woman whose life is destroyed by social class distinctions and cruel fate in rural England.
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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century rural England, “Tess of the d’Urbervilles” follows Tess Durbeyfield as she is sent to seek help from her supposed aristocratic relatives, only to be victimized by Alec d’Urberville. Despite trying to rebuild her life, Tess falls in love with Angel Clare but ultimately faces a devastating end due to societal prejudices and her inability to escape her past. Through Tess’s plight, Hardy critiques the moral hypocrisy and class structures of his time while exploring themes of human suffering and resilience.