Artistic Inspiration: The story explores how personal experiences and relationships shape creative expression, particularly in Hardy's poetry and the creation of Tess of the d'Urbervilles.
This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked. The Chosen: Who Pays the Price of a Writer's Fame? by Elizabeth Lowry was shortlisted for the 2023 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction. It was also featured on the Financial Times Best Summer Books of 2022 list, receiving praise for its insightful depiction of the Tom Hardys' relationship and its evocative portrayal of early 20th-century England.
This lovely softcover edition is in fine condition with no marks or tears and shows absolutely minimal shelf wear. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Tess of the d'Urbervilles is studied widely in English literature courses and has been adapted into films, television series, and plays. It remains a cornerstone of Victorian literature and is celebrated for its depth, beauty, and emotional power.