Tess of the D’urbervilles a Pure Woman

by Thomas Hardy

Tess of the d’Urbervilles (1891) by Thomas Hardy tells the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman whose life is shaped by love, betrayal, and the harsh moral judgments of Victorian society. Set in rural England, the novel explores themes of fate, injustice, and resilience, making it both a moving romance and a powerful work of literary and historical fiction.