Tess of the d'Urbervilles (version 3)

"Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented" is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. It initially appeared in a censored and serialised version, published by the British illustrated newspaper, The Graphic. Though now considered an important work of English literature, the book received mixed reviews when it first appeared, in part because it challenged the sexual mores of Hardy's day. The original manuscript is on display at the British Library, showing that it was originally titled "Daughter of the d'Urbervilles." (Summary by Wikipedia)

This project was DPLed by Bead Krazy Dawn and pwaugh68 (16 hr 21 min)

Chapters

Phase The First: The Maiden - Pt 1	29:49	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The First: The Maiden - Pt 2	40:11	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The First: The Maiden - Pt 3	32:27	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The First: The Maiden - Pt 4	35:20	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The First: The Maiden - Pt 5	34:37	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Second: Maiden No More - Pt 1	29:47	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Second: Maiden No More - Pt 2	36:57	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Third: The Rally - Pt 1	48:15	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Third: The Rally - Pt 2	41:27	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Third: The Rally - Pt 3	32:06	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fourth: The Consequence - Pt 1	37:06	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fourth: The Consequence - Pt 2	27:46	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fourth: The Consequence - Pt 3	30:25	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fourth: The Consequence - Pt 4	36:44	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fourth: The Consequence - Pt 5	48:53	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fifth: The Woman Pays - Pt 1	50:49	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fifth: The Woman Pays - Pt 2	48:46	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fifth: The Woman Pays - Pt 3	46:30	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Fifth: The Woman Pays - Pt 4	47:52	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Sixth: The Convert - Pt 1	53:26	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Sixth: The Convert - Pt 2	38:30	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Sixth: The Convert - Pt 3	34:31	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Sixth: The Convert - Pt 4	35:48	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Seventh: Fulfillment - Pt 1	43:14	Read by Bob Neufeld
Phase The Seventh: Fulfillment - Pt 2	40:27	Read by Bob Neufeld

Reviews

(4 stars)

Unknown

Good book, enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Mr Neufeld’s dramatic reading is superb and never crosses over into hamminess, it really brings it to life.

An Enigmatic Journey towards an Enchanting End

(5 stars)

Abhijeet Hiray

Absolute stunning journey , finally ended. the voice made it so real that every word every line every page, every characters no matter major or minor, stands in front of my eyes. the beauty of Nature and the wickedness and pathetic condition of Human nature was so intricately and incredibly expressed in this novel by Thomas Hardy that the voice of the reader made it alive simply... I thank you so much to all the persons who have taken effort to create this amazing audio book and wish them good luck for further works.

My heart goes out to Tess

(4 stars)

Jennifer Ortman

It's well written, well read, but certainly a tragedy with some glimmers of light throughout.

(5 stars)

Michele Eddy

Powerful, accurate and poetical. Gut-wrenching. I've listened twice. I'm sure I'll listen again. I love Hardy's descriptions.