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Tess of the d'Urbervilles

A Pure Woman

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Influenced by Romanticism and a keen observer of Victorian society, the author critiques the declining status of rural individuals in Britain, particularly those from his native South West England. His work reflects a blend of realism and poetic sensibility, drawing parallels to contemporaries like George Eliot. Through his novels and poetry, he explores the complexities of human experience against the backdrop of societal changes, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities.

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Subtitle
A Pure Woman
Language
English
Released
2019
Format
Hardcover
Pages
376
ISBN13
9781618955715
Series
First published
1891
Original title
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Rating
3.75 out of 5
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Influenced by Romanticism and a keen observer of Victorian society, the author critiques the declining status of rural individuals in Britain, particularly those from his native South West England. His work reflects a blend of realism and poetic sensibility, drawing parallels to contemporaries like George Eliot. Through his novels and poetry, he explores the complexities of human experience against the backdrop of societal changes, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities.