Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper, The Graphic.Though now considered an important work of English literature, the book received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual mores of Hardy's day. The original manuscript is on display at the British Library,showing that it was originally titled "Daughter of the d'Urbervilles."
- ISBN10 1300094265
- ISBN13 9781300094265
- Publish Date 16 August 2012 (first published 8 October 2009)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook
- Language English