"Tess of the D"Ubervilles" is a classic tragedy by Thomas Hardy. ... The characters in "Tess of the D"Ubervilles", especially Tess, are well-rounded three-dimensional characters (although towards the end of this novel Hardy appears to have grown sick of all the other characters but Tess). ... The perception of this novel is certainly more modern but the plot and the properties are most definitely of Hardy's time. ... The reader believes that "Tess of the D"Ubervilles" is the best of Hardy's novels. ... Thomas Hardy fans would immensely enjoy the tragic story of "Tess of the D"Ubervil...

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After much turmoil and tribulation, sorrow and pain, and sweat and tears, the final fates of the characters in Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the d"Urbervilles were dealt their final fate. ... [Hardy, pg. 329] After all of Alec's persuasion, and assurance that he has changed, he still reverts to his old techniques when attempting to attain Tess" affection. ... [Hardy, pg. 389] This final blow dealt to Angel is the most fitting conclusion to the fate that he helped bestow upon Tess, and proves that Angel's fate is justified in the end. ... [Hardy, pg. 388] Through all h...

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