Tess of the d'Urbervilles

Influenced by Romanticism and a keen observer of Victorian society, the author critiques the declining status of rural individuals in Britain, particularly those from his native South West England. His work reflects a blend of realism and poetic sensibility, drawing parallels to contemporaries like George Eliot. Through his novels and poetry, he explores the complexities of human experience against the backdrop of societal changes, highlighting the struggles of marginalized communities.