new, beautifully laid-out edition of Thomas Hardy’s 1891 classic novel.
Tess of the d’Urbervilles is a novel by Thomas Hardy, published in 1891. It tells the story of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman living in rural Victorian England. After learning of her family’s noble d’Urberville lineage, Tess sets out to restore her family’s fortunes. Along the way, she faces social and moral struggles, as well as the ire of the rural population. Tess must also grapple with her feelings for two very different men: Angel Clare, an idealistic young man from a well-off family, and Alec d’Urberville, a seductive yet dangerous man from her family’s past. Through it all, Tess must find a way to make peace with her fate and secure her own happiness. This classic novel is a timeless exploration of love, morality, and the struggle for identity in Victorian England.
