Chapter 20 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 20 - In which we hear a brief description of the morning at the Dairy and the early meetings of our 2 protagonists
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Chapter 19 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 19 - In which Tess begins to make the acquaintance of the interesting parson's son, Angel Clare and they begin to share thoughts on life from their different perspectives, finding more in common than they might h…
Chapter 18 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 18 - In which we are introduced to a brief history of our new protagonist, Angel Clare and his journey to the present occupation at the milk farm.
Chapter 17 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 17 - In which Tess is welcomed into her new community of milkers and begins her work as a milkmaid. She also becomes aware of a past acquaintance from her happier days.
Chapter 16 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 16 - In which Tess sets out on her journey to her new opportunity away from the past misfortunes and with hope that she can begin again in a sphere where she is less known and with the intention of putting this p…
Chapter 15 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 15 - In which Tess resolves to leave Marlott after the challenging and unfortunate events caused by her family's desire to 'claim kin'.
Chapter 14 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 14 - In which Tess emerges with the other village harvesters to help with the harvest and take her place among the binders of sheaves. But further consequences of the past are also revealed.
Chapter 13 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 13 - In which Tess begins to mix with her compatriots in Marlott, and takes some encouragement from their misplaced admiration before realizing that things have changed beyond her control.
Chapter 12 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 12 - In which Tess says goodbye to Trantridge and makes her way back home to Marlott but not before a final encounter with Alec D'Urberville before she reaches the place of her birth.
Chapter 11 - Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Chapter 11 - In which Tess is taken for a long ride with Alec after escaping with him on his horse. But the short journey home seems to turn into a much longer trek in the descending fog.
