{"product_id":"tess-of-the-durbervilles-a-pure-woman-9781026032138","title":"Tess of the D'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Thomas Hardy\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Themes - Class Differences\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman\"\u003c\/b\u003e is one of Thomas Hardy's most profound and moving tragedies. Set against the atmospheric landscape of Wessex, the story follows the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a beautiful and virtuous young woman whose life is irrevocably altered by the rigid social codes and moral hypocrisy of Victorian England. When her impoverished family discovers they may be descendants of the noble d'Urberville lineage, Tess is sent to seek a connection with her wealthy kin, a decision that leads to her undoing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy masterfully explores themes of fate, injustice, and the clash between natural innocence and societal expectations. Through the characters of the manipulative Alec d'Urberville and the moralistic Angel Clare, the novel critiques the double standards of the era regarding female purity and class status. Rich in pastoral imagery and emotional depth, the narrative remains a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of inevitable misfortune. As a cornerstone of English literature, \"Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman\" continues to resonate with readers for its haunting beauty and its bold challenge to the conventional morality of its time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47887436677271,"sku":"9781026032138","price":2748.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026032138.webp?v=1781159138","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/tess-of-the-durbervilles-a-pure-woman-9781026032138","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}