Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Story of Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter of a poor and dissipated villager.
Clare West brings over two decades of TEFL experience to her writing, with a particular focus on the literary and cultural dimensions of language acquisition. She has honed strategies for enhancing reading and writing skills, especially for students preparing for examinations. Currently a freelance author, she contributes to prominent series and develops supplementary materials, also serving as Series Editor for a play script collection. Her work demonstrates a deep understanding of how language learning intersects with literature and culture.


Story of Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter of a poor and dissipated villager.
Each book in the New Longman Literature series provides the complete, original text and a full range of support materials. The study material includes: the writer on writing - a section by or about the writer, exploring the process of writing; an introduction; guidance on keeping a log; a National Curriculum study programme; and a glossary.