One of the most heartbreaking novels in English literature — Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy is a tragic tale of innocence, injustice, and fate. Set in rural Victorian England, the story follows Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman whose life is shaped by social pressure, moral judgment, and cruel circumstance.

When her family discovers their connection to the noble D’Urbervilles, Tess is sent into a world that brings shame, love, disappointment, and irreversible loss. Hardy exposes the hypocrisy of Victorian society and its harsh treatment of women, exploring themes of purity, betrayal, class conflict, suffering, and destiny with rare emotional power.

Tess’s quiet strength and dignity make her one of literature’s most unforgettable heroines. Hardy’s poetic descriptions of the English countryside contrast painfully with human cruelty, creating a story that is as beautiful as it is devastating.

This Wordsworth Classics edition presents the complete novel in a reader-friendly format, making this timeless tragedy accessible to students and lovers of classic literature.

PUBLISHER: WORDSWORTH CLASSICS EDITIONS

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 360