The Novels of Character and Environment by Thomas Hardy: Far from the Madding Crowd. Tess of the d'Urbervilles (set of 2 books)

The set includes 2 books: «Far from the Madding Crowd» and «Tess of the d'Urbervilles», which are part of the cycle by novelist Thomas Hardy, the last representative of the Victorian era. The cycle is called «Novels of Character and... Environment», or «Wessex Cycle». All of Hardy's novels shocked the public of that time, as many issues were not accepted to be raised, especially taking the side of a woman.
«Far from the Madding Crowd» — is the story of an independent farm mistress, whose attention is sought by three: a wealthy gentleman, a desperate sergeant, and a sensible farmer. A difficult choice, the eternal drama of the relationship between man and woman, intrigues, secrets, and true passion in a novel that became the author's first literary success.
«Tess of the d'Urbervilles» — a classic novel about passion, tragedy, and loss, which has become legendary today thanks to Roman Polanski's film.