Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 88 | Part 10

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Attempting to rebuild her life, Tess finds work as a dairy farmer at the Talbothays Farm, where she meets and falls in love with Angel Clare, a kind and idealistic gentleman. Their love blossoms, and Angel proposes marriage, but Tess feels compelled to disclose her past and her relationship with Alec. Despite Angel's initial understanding, his deep-seated societal conditioning and pride ultimately lead him to abandon Tess, unable to accept her past.

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About the author:

Hardy's literary career took a significant turn in the late 1870s when he began writing novels set in the fictional region of Wessex, inspired by the landscape and people of rural Dorset. His novels were characterized by their realistic portrayals of rural life, social issues, and complex characters. Some of his most famous novels include "Far from the Madding Crowd" (1874), "The Mayor of Casterbridge" (1886), "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" (1891), and "Jude the Obscure" (1895). These works often challenged the moral conventions of the time and faced controversy for their frank discussions of sexuality and societal norms.

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Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 87 | Part 9

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Tragedy strikes when Alec seduces Tess, leading to her eventual downfall and societal disgrace when she becomes pregnant and gives birth to an illegitimate child. Feeling shamed and rejected, Tess returns home, but her troubles continue as her child dies at a young age.

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About the author:

In the 1860s, Hardy moved to London to pursue a career in architecture and worked on various projects, including the restoration of churches. However, his true passion lay in writing, and he continued to compose poetry and fiction in his spare time.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 86 | Part 8

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The novel begins with the discovery that Tess's family may be descendants of the ancient and aristocratic d'Urberville lineage, a fact that excites her opportunistic parents. Their aspirations lead Tess to be sent to the wealthy d'Urberville family, believing she might gain advantages from this supposed connection. There, she meets Alec d'Urberville, a charming but manipulative young man who takes an immediate interest in her. Despite Tess's initial reluctance, she becomes entangled in a harmful and exploitative relationship with Alec.

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About the author:

Hardy received his early education from local schools and displayed a keen interest in literature and poetry from a young age. As a teenager, he was apprenticed to a local architect, which allowed him to develop his interest in Gothic architecture, a theme that would later feature prominently in his writing. During his apprenticeship, he also began writing poetry.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 85 | Part 7

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"Tess of the d'Urbervilles" is a classic novel written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1891. Set in rural England during the late 19th century, the story follows the tragic life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young and innocent country girl from a poor family.

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About the author:

Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a prominent English novelist and poet, best known for his powerful works that captured the essence of rural England and explored the complexities of human relationships. He was born on June 2, 1840, in Higher Bockhampton, a small village in Dorset, England, and spent much of his life in the Wessex region, which later became the backdrop for many of his novels.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 84 | Part 6

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Throughout the novel, Thomas Hardy explores themes of social class, the burden of societal expectations, the role of fate, and the consequences of individual choices. Tess, as the tragic heroine, represents the struggle of a woman in a patriarchal society and the profound impact of societal judgment on her life.

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About the author

His poetry collections, such as "Wessex Poems" (1898) and "Poems of the Past and the Present" (1901), showcased his profound insights into love, loss, nature, and the human condition. His poems often reflected a sense of pessimism and fatalism, exploring the idea of fate and the inexorable workings of destiny.

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Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 83 | Part 5

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Rejected once again, Tess's life takes a dark turn as she reunites with Alec, who continues to pursue her relentlessly. This leads to a series of tragic events culminating in Alec's murder at the hands of Tess. Fleeing the authorities, she is eventually captured, tried, and sentenced to death.

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About the author

While Hardy achieved commercial success and critical acclaim for his novels, some of his more daring themes and depictions of human nature also brought him considerable criticism from Victorian society. In response to the public outrage over "Jude the Obscure," Hardy eventually turned away from novel-writing and focused more on poetry, where he found greater artistic freedom.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 82 | Part 4

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Attempting to rebuild her life, Tess finds work as a dairy farmer at the Talbothays Farm, where she meets and falls in love with Angel Clare, a kind and idealistic gentleman. Their love blossoms, and Angel proposes marriage, but Tess feels compelled to disclose her past and her relationship with Alec. Despite Angel's initial understanding, his deep-seated societal conditioning and pride ultimately lead him to abandon Tess, unable to accept her past.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

About the author:

Hardy's literary career took a significant turn in the late 1870s when he began writing novels set in the fictional region of Wessex, inspired by the landscape and people of rural Dorset. His novels were characterized by their realistic portrayals of rural life, social issues, and complex characters. Some of his most famous novels include "Far from the Madding Crowd" (1874), "The Mayor of Casterbridge" (1886), "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" (1891), and "Jude the Obscure" (1895). These works often challenged the moral conventions of the time and faced controversy for their frank discussions of sexuality and societal norms.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 81 | Part 3

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Tragedy strikes when Alec seduces Tess, leading to her eventual downfall and societal disgrace when she becomes pregnant and gives birth to an illegitimate child. Feeling shamed and rejected, Tess returns home, but her troubles continue as her child dies at a young age.

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About the author:

In the 1860s, Hardy moved to London to pursue a career in architecture and worked on various projects, including the restoration of churches. However, his true passion lay in writing, and he continued to compose poetry and fiction in his spare time.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 80 | Part 2

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The novel begins with the discovery that Tess's family may be descendants of the ancient and aristocratic d'Urberville lineage, a fact that excites her opportunistic parents. Their aspirations lead Tess to be sent to the wealthy d'Urberville family, believing she might gain advantages from this supposed connection. There, she meets Alec d'Urberville, a charming but manipulative young man who takes an immediate interest in her. Despite Tess's initial reluctance, she becomes entangled in a harmful and exploitative relationship with Alec.

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About the author:

Hardy received his early education from local schools and displayed a keen interest in literature and poetry from a young age. As a teenager, he was apprenticed to a local architect, which allowed him to develop his interest in Gothic architecture, a theme that would later feature prominently in his writing. During his apprenticeship, he also began writing poetry.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles

Book Title: Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Author: Thomas Hardy

Episode: Number 79 | Part 1

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"Tess of the d'Urbervilles" is a classic novel written by Thomas Hardy and first published in 1891. Set in rural England during the late 19th century, the story follows the tragic life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young and innocent country girl from a poor family.

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About the author:

Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) was a prominent English novelist and poet, best known for his powerful works that captured the essence of rural England and explored the complexities of human relationships. He was born on June 2, 1840, in Higher Bockhampton, a small village in Dorset, England, and spent much of his life in the Wessex region, which later became the backdrop for many of his novels.

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Additional Resources:

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/tess-of-the-durbervilles