“What is it, Angel?" she said, starting up. "Have they come for me?" "Yes, dearest," he said. "They have come." "It is as it should be," she murmured. "Angel, I am almost glad—yes, glad! This happiness could not have lasted. It was too much. I have had enough; and now I shall not live for you to despise me!" She stood up, shook herself, and went forward, neither of the men having moved. "I am ready," she said quietly.”
Quote by Thomas Hardy
Work
Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman
This novel delves into the life of Tess, a young woman navigating the complexities of rural English society. It examines the challenges she faces due to her social status and her relationships with men, highlighting the struggle between societal expectations and personal desires. more
Author
Thomas Hardy
Thomas Hardy, a British novelist born on June 2, 1840, and died on January 11, 1928, is renowned for his novels that depict rural life, reflecting the social changes in 19th-century England. His works often carry a sense of pessimism, depicting the fates of characters with sympathy. more
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