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CliffsNotes on Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles

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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.


In CliffsNotes on Tess of the d'Urbervilles, you explore Thomas Hardy's literary classic as the author challenges many of the Victorian sensibilities of the 19th century by writing about such topics as immoral sex, murder, illegitimate children, and the unmarried living together. In the novel, you follow the journey of Tess as early events in her life lead her down the road to tragic ruin.


Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Tess's journey, and critical essays give you insight into Hardy's view on religion, as well as his use of setting and comparisons. Other features that help you study include





  • Character analyses of the main characters


  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters

  • A section on the life and background of Thomas Hardy

  • A review section that tests your knowledge

  • A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites



Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.


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Series: CliffsNotes Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780822072058
  • Release date: March 17, 1999

PDF ebook

  • ISBN: 9780822072058
  • File size: 866 KB
  • Release date: March 17, 1999

Formats

OverDrive Read
PDF ebook

Languages

English

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.


In CliffsNotes on Tess of the d'Urbervilles, you explore Thomas Hardy's literary classic as the author challenges many of the Victorian sensibilities of the 19th century by writing about such topics as immoral sex, murder, illegitimate children, and the unmarried living together. In the novel, you follow the journey of Tess as early events in her life lead her down the road to tragic ruin.


Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Tess's journey, and critical essays give you insight into Hardy's view on religion, as well as his use of setting and comparisons. Other features that help you study include





  • Character analyses of the main characters


  • A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters

  • A section on the life and background of Thomas Hardy

  • A review section that tests your knowledge

  • A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites



Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure -- you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.


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