Book reviews

Tess of the D'Urbervilles deeply reveals the moral hypocrisy and bondage of women in English society at that time. and the bondage of women in English society at that time. Through the fate of Tess, Hardy challenges the morality of the Victorian era. Tess in the novel is a woman who is humiliated and damaged. Her tragic fate is not only a personal misfortune, but also a reflection of social problems. Through the story of Tess, Hardy expresses his indictment of social injustice and sexism, and also shows the image of a real "pure woman".