| Tess of the d'Urbervilles Lib/E Contributor(s): Hardy, Thomas (Author), Bentinck, Anna (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1094016810 ISBN-13: 9781094016818 Publisher: Naxos OUR PRICE: $71.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: April 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics |
| Physical Information: 2" H x 6.9" W x 6.1" (0.90 lbs) |
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| Publisher Description: Tess of the D'Urbervilles tells the story of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman forced by her family's poverty to claim kinship with the wealthy D'Urberville family. Violated by the son, Alec, her hopes of rebuilding her life with the gentle and bookish Angel Clare fall apart when he learns of her past. Set among the lush pastures and bleak uplands of Hardy's imagined Wessex and filled with unforgettable images of tenderness and tragedy, the story examines conventional morality through Tess herself--one of the best-loved characters in English literature. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hardy, Thomas: - Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), English poet, dramatist, and novelist, was born on the Egdon Heath in Dorset. He studied in Dorchester and apprenticed to an architect before leaving for London, where he began to write. Unable to find a public for his poetry, which idealized the rural life, he turned to the novel and met with success as well as controversy. The strong public reaction against some of his darker themes turned him back to writing verse. Today several of his novels are considered masterpieces of tragedy. Bentinck, Anna: -Anna Bentinck is a British actress who trained at Arts Educational Schools and has worked extensively for BBC Radio. Winner of four AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has provided voices for many audiobooks and such animated series as 64 Zoo Lane. Her film credits include Alice in Wonderland and To the Devil a Daughter. |