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Tessin tarina

by Thomas Hardy

Translated by Uuno Helve

"Tessin tarina" by Thomas Hardy is a novel published in 1891. When sixteen-year-old Tess Durbeyfield discovers her family has noble ancestry, she is sent to claim kinship with wealthy relatives. This fateful decision sets in motion a tragic tale of love, betrayal, and societal judgment in rural Victorian England. As Tess struggles between her past and her hopes for the future, Hardy challenges the moral conventions of his time, exploring themes of purity, class, and the harsh consequences women face for circumstances beyond their control.

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