{"product_id":"9781509857456","title":"Tess of the D'Urbervilles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn unforgettably powerful tragedy\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003eThomas Hardy's\u003ci\u003e Tess of the D'Urbervilles\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the great classics of the late nineteenth century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by Sir Hubert von Herkomer and Joseph Syddall, and an afterword by Philip Mallett, editor of the \u003ci\u003eThomas Hardy Journal.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTess Durbeyfield's father forcibly sends her off to work for the wealthy D'Urberville family, hoping to alleviate their poverty and perhaps secure her a marriage to the cruel and manipulative Alec D'Urberville. His terrible assault upon her, and the subsequent child, form the terrible heart of Tess's tragic life - as family, love and future are taken away from her by the repressive mores of Victorian society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy, Thomas,1840-192","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56676924785026,"sku":"9781509857456","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/6575\/5522\/files\/9781509857456.jpg?v=1779983584","url":"https:\/\/archwaybookshop.co.uk\/products\/9781509857456","provider":"Archway Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}