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Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman
by Hardy, Thomas
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Creators: Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) "Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman" by Thomas Hardy is a novel published in 1891. When a poor country girl discovers her family descends from an ancient noble line, she's sent to claim kinship with wealthy relatives. There she encounters Alec d'Urberville, whose attentions lead to tragedy. Later, working as a milkmaid, Tess finds love with Angel Clare, but her past haunts their future. Set in rural England, this story challenged Victorian morality and explores innocence, guilt, and the harsh judgments society places on women. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 8845