Easy To Use In The Classroom Or As A Tool For Revision, Oxford Literature Companions Provide Student-friendly Analysis Of A Range Of Popular A Level Set Texts. Each Book Offers A Lively, Engaging Approach To The Text, Covering Characterisation And Role, Genre, Context, Language, Themes, Structure And Critical Views, Whilst Also Providing A Range Of Varied And In-depth Activities To Deepen Understanding And Encourage Close Work With The Text. Each Book Also Includes A Comprehensive Skills And Practice Section, Which Provides Detailed Advice On Assessment And A Bank Of Exam-style Questions And Annotated Sample Student Answers. This Guide Covers Tess Of The D'urbervilles By Thomas Hardy.