{"product_id":"9780764586583","title":"Tess of the D'Urbervilles (Cliff Notes)","description":"\u003cbr\u003eThe original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCliffsNotes on Tess of the d'Urbervilles,\u003c\/i\u003e you explore Thomas Hardy's literary classic as the author challenges many of the Victorian sensibilities of the 19th century by writing about such topics as immoral sex, murder, illegitimate children, and the unmarried living together. In the novel, you follow the journey of Tess as early events in her life lead her down the road to tragic ruin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter summaries and commentaries take you through Tess's journey, and critical essays give you insight into Hardy's view on religion, as well as his use of setting and comparisons. Other features that help you study include\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharacter analyses of the main characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA section on the life and background of Thomas Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA review section that tests your knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA ResourceCenter full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eClassic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019414094064,"sku":"9780764586583","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780764586583_p0.jpg?v=1763655335","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780764586583","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}