'In Tess, victimized by lust, poverty, and hypocrisy, Thomas Hardy created no standard Victorian heroine, but a woman whose intense vitality flares unforgettably against the bleak background of a dying rural society. Shaped by an acute sense of social injustice and by a vision of human fate cosmic in scope, her story is a singular blending of harsh realism and indelibly poignant beauty. The novel shocked its Victorian audience with its honesty; it remains a triumph of literary art and a timeless commentary on the human condition.'

Such a convoluted tale, and all for nought.

Sending to livrecache before I move house. Enjoy. X

Arrived safely today. Thanks, cat207. I hope the house moving isn't too traumatic. Thinking of you.

I think I read this at University, but that was quite a long time ago, so I'm happy to read it again!

Offered as bookray 22 October 2007.

Sending to:
Taniazed to do with as she will.

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At long last passing on to another bookcrosser.

Thanks livrecache! Looking forward to reading this one.