Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles
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Thomas Hardy, Tess of the d'Urbervilles
（Landmarks of world literature）
Cambridge University Press, 1991
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This book offers a fresh approach to Hardy's novel, highlighting its modern qualities. Dale Kramer re-examines the main characters and investigates Hardy's handling of the plot and the novel's characteristics as a tragedy. He gives special consideration to Tess's search for her identity, and the role of her sexuality in this process. He also discusses the work's rural background, its place in Victorian literature, and its influence and reception.
Table of Contents
- Text and acknowledgements
- Chronologies
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Backgrounds
- 3. Some literary influences
- 4. The shaping of character in Tess of the d'Urbervilles
- 5. Plot
- 6. Tragedy
- 7. The influence of Tess
- Further reading.
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