Tess of the d'Urbervilles (version 2) (1/2) 💛 By Thomas Hardy. FULL Audiobook

Tess of the d'Urbervilles (version 2). By Thomas Hardy FULL Audiobook
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The novel opens with the poor peddler John Durbeyfield, who discovers that he is a descendant of the ancient noble family, the d’Urbervilles. His eldest daughter, Tess, participates in the May Day dance and catches the eye of a young man. The Durbeyfields decide to send Tess to the d’Urberville mansion, hoping that Mrs. d’Urberville will improve Tess’s fortune. However, it turns out that Mrs. d’Urberville is not related to Tess at all—her husband merely adopted the name after retiring. Tess, unaware of this, accepts a job on the d’Urberville estate, tending fowls.

Alec d’Urberville, Mrs. d’Urberville’s son, becomes infatuated with Tess and attempts to seduce her. Despite resisting his advances, Tess eventually succumbs to him in the woods. She returns home, pregnant with Alec’s child, whom she names Sorrow. The baby dies soon after birth, and Tess decides to seek work elsewhere.

At Talbothays Dairy, Tess finds contentment and happiness. She befriends fellow milkmaids—Izz, Retty, and Marian—and meets Angel Clare, the man she briefly exchanged glances with during the May Day dance. Tess and Angel fall in love, and he proposes to her. However, Tess feels guilty about her past and writes a confessional note, which Angel never receives. After their wedding, both confess their indiscretions: Angel reveals an affair he had in London, and Tess shares her history with Alec. Angel forgives Tess, but he cannot forget her past. He leaves for Brazil, promising to return for her.

Tess faces hardships after Angel’s departure. She struggles to find work and avoids visiting Angel’s family. She encounters a wandering preacher, who turns out to be Alec d’Urberville, now converted to Christianity. Tess’s life takes a tragic turn when her parents fall ill, her father dies, and the family is evicted. Alec continues to pursue Tess, even though she is married. The novel delves into themes of fate, morality, and societal expectations, painting a vivid portrait of Tess’s struggles and sacrifices.

Overall, "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" explores the complexities of love, social class, and the consequences of past actions. Hardy’s masterful storytelling captures the tragic trajectory of Tess’s life, leaving readers with a haunting and thought-provoking narrative ..
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00:00:00 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 1
00:11:37 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 2
00:28:09 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 3
00:43:16 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 4
01:11:45 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 5
01:35:04 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 6
01:46:36 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 7
01:57:04 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 8
02:07:23 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 9
02:20:57 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 10
02:41:30 Phase I: The Maiden, Chapter 11
02:55:15 Phase II: Maiden No More, Chapter 12
03:14:34 Phase II: Maiden No More, Chapter 13
03:22:56 Phase II: Maiden No More, Chapter 14
03:52:44 Phase II: Maiden No More, Chapter 15
03:59:44 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 16
04:14:10 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 17
04:32:35 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 18
04:50:51 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 19
05:08:12 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 20
05:17:21 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 21
05:30:23 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 22
05:37:00 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 23
05:52:35 Phase III: The Rally, Chapter 24
06:01:53 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 25
06:23:55 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 26
06:38:21 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 27
06:52:09 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 28
07:03:33 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 29
07:16:15 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 30
07:31:28 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 31
07:52:15 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 32
08:07:15 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 33
08:29:23 Phase IV: The Consequence, Chapter 34
08:51:52 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 35
09:12:35 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 36
09:36:55 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 37
09:56:19 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 38
10:07:10 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 39
10:21:37 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 40
10:36:21 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 41
10:53:13 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 42
11:04:52 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 43
11:28:22 Phase V: The Woman Pays, Chapter 44