Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
Story of Tess Durbeyfield, the daughter of a poor and dissipated villager.
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Under the Greenwood Tree is Hardy's most bright, confident and optimistic novel. This delightful portrayal of a picturesque rural society, tinged with gentle humour and quiet irony, established Hardy as a writer.