Details for ‘Tess of the D'Urbervilles’ by Thomas Hardy

In the late 19th century, Tess Durbeyfield is sent off to visit a rich cousin, Alec D'Urberville, when her parents learn learn that they are distantly related. Returning from a village party he forces himself on the innocent girl who eventually makes her way back to her parents' home,ashamed and pregnant. After the death of her child, she makes her way to a prosperous farm where, working as a milkmaid, she meets and marries Angel Clare. On learning of her past however, he abandons her.
Genre: Drama
Tags: Romance, Drama, Novel-Classic
Age Rating: Older than 7
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Concluded: (Added Chapters 53-60)