Tess of the d’Urbervilles: A Pure Woman

by Thomas Hardy

Language: English

Published: 1891-01-01. 153,515 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Literature

Content Rating: Older than 13

Tess Durbeyfield, a poor but beautiful country girl, learns her family may descend from the noble d’Urberville line. Hoping to help her struggling family, she is sent to seek favor from wealthy relatives. There she meets Alec d’Urberville, who seduces or assaults her, leading to a tragic loss of innocence.