Tess is highly recognized as one of classic literature's most interesting women. In this outstanding novel, Hardy denies and challenges two traditional themes: first, the stain of unchastity can never be erased, and second, the pious possibility of purifying atonement. A Cover to Cover unabridged classic
Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) is one of the few writers to succeed as both a major novelist and a poet. He is the author of The Return of the Native, The Mayor of Casterbridge, Tess of the D'Urbervilles, and Jude the Obscure. Several of his novels have been made into films, notably Far from the Madding Crowd (Schlesinger, 1967) and Tess(Polanski, 1979).
Stephen Thorne trained at RADA and then joined the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has appeared on many stages in England, and he has worked extensively in radio drama productions as well as documentaries, poetry recitals, and school programs.