Tess of the d’Urbervilles · Character

Tess Durbeyfield

Tess Durbeyfield is a character in Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy.

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Also known as Tess, Durbeyfield, Tessy, Cousin Tess, Simple Tess Durbeyfield, fair Tess, the lonely Tess

First appearance: 0002-tess-of-the-d-urbervilles

A young woman from a poor family who becomes entangled in tragedy after seeking help from wealthy relatives.