Tess of the d'Urbervilles’ was written by:
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Thomas Hardy.
‘Tess of the d'Urbervilles’ is a classic English novel written by Thomas Hardy in 1891. It is considered one of his greatest works and explores deep themes like fate, purity, injustice, and social criticism. The story follows Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a rural background, who faces societal hypocrisy and personal tragedy. Hardy's realistic writing style and critique of Victorian morality made the novel controversial during its time but later celebrated as a literary masterpiece. Hardy is known for writing about the struggles of ordinary people in the fictional region of Wessex.
Other Options:
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D.H. Lawrence – Famous for novels like Sons and Lovers.
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Leo Tolstoy – Russian author known for War and Peace.
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Charles Dickens – Wrote Oliver Twist and David Copperfield.