Tess Durbeyfield, the most striking and tragic of Thomas Hardy 's heroines, struggles to overcome the pitfalls of poverty and ignorance. Adapted in four parts by Alan Sharp. 2: Tess leaves her employment after Alec d'Urberville takes advantage of her. She returns home where she gives birth to his child.
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