First Publication of Tess Flashcards
1
Q
how old was Hardy when he began preparing for Tess
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2
Q
How did Tess first appear
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-serialised in ‘The Graphic’ a popular family magazine
3
Q
How does the version of the text in ‘the graphic’ differ to the original text?
A
-Hardy had to tone down some of the more obviously sexual allusions - for example Angel carrying the girls over the flooded river- in Graphic he used a wheel barrow instead
4
Q
What changes were made from the graphic magazine serialised edition to the novel
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Hardy added what he had been obliged to omit/ alter and added the sub-title ( A pure woman)
5
Q
reception of the novel
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-whilst he received some praise for Tess many contemporary readers condemned ti and he took the criticisms to heart
