Tess of the D'Urbervilles
A Pure Woman
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"Tess of the D'Urbervilles" by Thomas Hardy follows the tragic life of Tess, a young woman whose innocence is shattered by societal expectations and moral judgments. Born into poverty, Tess experiences love, betrayal, and tragedy as she navigates a society that condemns her for circumstances beyond her control. The novel explores themes of fate, morality, and the impact of societal norms on individuals. Tess's story is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by women in a rigid Victorian society.
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Anna Bentinck ratchets up the melodrama for this full-blooded reading of Hardy's classic a staple of high-school English classes everywhere. Students desperate to penetrate Hardy's notoriously slow masterpiece should turn to Bentinck, who gives it an intense emotional coloring. She makes Hardy sound like a brother to the Bront sisters: passionate and brooding. Bentinck alternates between a crisp, precise narrative voice that sounds like Helen Mirren, and Tess's own voice, quavering, shallow and meek. Bentinck retains her composure throughout, and her assured performance may be a welcome rescue for struggling 11th graders across the country.
