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The Romantic Adventures Of A Milkmaid

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The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid is a classic novel written by Thomas Hardy. The book tells the story of a young milkmaid named Tess Durbeyfield, who lives in rural England in the late 19th century. Tess is a beautiful and innocent young woman who is forced to leave her home and work on a dairy farm after her family falls on hard times.As she works on the farm, Tess meets and falls in love with a handsome young man named Angel Clare. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Tess has a dark secret from her past that threatens to destroy their happiness.The novel is a powerful exploration of love, passion, and the struggles faced by women in Victorian England. It is also a poignant commentary on the social and economic inequalities of the time, as well as the rigid moral codes that governed society.Overall, The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters, beautiful prose, and powerful themes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of the Victorian era.A fine-framed dark-mustachioed gentleman, in dressing-gown and slippers, was sitting there in the damp without a hat on. With one hand he was tightly grasping his forehead, the other hung over his knee. The attitude bespoke with sufficient clearness a mental condition of anguish. He was quite a different being from any of the men to whom her eyes were accustomed. She had never seen mustachios before, for they were not worn by civilians in Lower Wessex at this date.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162707204
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 94
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x5 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 177 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 13. december 2024
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The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid is a classic novel written by Thomas Hardy. The book tells the story of a young milkmaid named Tess Durbeyfield, who lives in rural England in the late 19th century. Tess is a beautiful and innocent young woman who is forced to leave her home and work on a dairy farm after her family falls on hard times.As she works on the farm, Tess meets and falls in love with a handsome young man named Angel Clare. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Tess has a dark secret from her past that threatens to destroy their happiness.The novel is a powerful exploration of love, passion, and the struggles faced by women in Victorian England. It is also a poignant commentary on the social and economic inequalities of the time, as well as the rigid moral codes that governed society.Overall, The Romantic Adventures of a Milkmaid is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its rich characters, beautiful prose, and powerful themes. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and literature of the Victorian era.A fine-framed dark-mustachioed gentleman, in dressing-gown and slippers, was sitting there in the damp without a hat on. With one hand he was tightly grasping his forehead, the other hung over his knee. The attitude bespoke with sufficient clearness a mental condition of anguish. He was quite a different being from any of the men to whom her eyes were accustomed. She had never seen mustachios before, for they were not worn by civilians in Lower Wessex at this date.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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