Tess of the DUrbervilles by Thomas Hardy (English) Paperback Book

Description: Tess of the DUrbervilles by Thomas Hardy HarperCollins is pround to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description HarperCollins is pround to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. My life looks as if it had been wasted for want of chances! When I see what you know, what you have read, and seen, and thought, I feel what a nothing I am!Challenging the hypocrisy and social conventions of the rural Victorian world, Tess of the DUrbervilles follows the story of Tess Durbeyfield as she attempts to escape the poverty of her background, seeking wealth by claiming connection with the aristocratic DUrberville family. It is through Tesss relationships with two very different men that Hardy tells the story of his tragic heroine, and exposes the double standards of the world that she inhabits with searing pathos and heart-rending sentiment. Author Biography THOMAS HARDY (1840-1928) was an English author and poet best known for his literary masterpieces Jude the Obscure, Tess of the dUrbervilles, Far from the Madding Crowd, and The Mayor of Casterbridge. While he achieved success during his lifetime for his novels, Hardy considered himself first and foremost a poet, and his poetry is today recognized as a significant influence on the Movement poets of the 1950s and 1960s. Long Description HarperCollins is pround to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. My life looks as if it had been wasted for want of chances! When I see what you know, what you have read, and seen, and thought, I feel what a nothing I am! Challenging the hypocrisy and social conventions of the rural Victorian world, Tess of the DUrbervilles follows the story of Tess Durbeyfield as she attempts to escape the poverty of her background, seeking wealth by claiming connection with the aristocratic DUrberville family. It is through Tesss relationships with two very different men that Hardy tells the story of his tragic heroine, and exposes the double standards of the world that she inhabits with searing pathos and heart-rending sentiment. Feature * Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every familys home library. * Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: * A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. * A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. * A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction. Competition: Fifty Shades Of Grey; Done(tm)T Cry; Maids Of Misfortune (A Victorian San Francisco Mystery Book 1); Package Deal; Screw Friendship. Beverly Barton;M. Louisa Locke; Tasha Harrison; RG Manse; Colleen Helme; Description for Sales People HarperCollins is pround to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. My life looks as if it had been wasted for want of chances! When I see what you know, what you have read, and seen, and thought, I feel what a nothing I am! Challenging the hypocrisy and social conventions of the rural Victorian world, Tess of the DUrbervilles follows the story of Tess Durbeyfield as she attempts to escape the poverty of her background, seeking wealth by claiming connection with the aristocratic DUrberville family. It is through Tesss relationships with two very different men that Hardy tells the story of his tragic heroine, and exposes the double standards of the world that she inhabits with searing pathos and heart-rending sentiment. * Highly collectible, these must-have classics should feature in every familys home library. * Striking and recognisable black and white cover designs, achieving stand-out on the bookshelves against the competition. Features include: * A glossary of Classic Literature: Words and Phrases, adapted from the Collins English Dictionary. * A Life & Times section, detailing information about the author, their work and the time of publication. * A History of Collins, exploring the heritage and established reputation of Collins as a publisher of Classic fiction. Details ISBN0007350910 Author Thomas Hardy Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Series Collins Classics Year 2010 ISBN-10 0007350910 ISBN-13 9780007350919 Format Paperback Publication Date 2010-04-01 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Death 1928 Media Book Pages 528 Language English DEWEY 823.8 Imprint William Collins UK Release Date 2010-04-01 Illustrator Mark Teague Edited by Michael Wittmann Birth 1927 Affiliation University of Queensland Position Senior Lecturer Qualifications J.D. Alternative 9780007382569 Audience General AU Release Date 2010-08-31 NZ Release Date 2010-06-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160756430;

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