Tess of the d'Urbervilles

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Strong-willed heroine in societal conflict

It portrayed a strong-willed female protagonist who, despite her moral purity, is relentlessly persecuted by societal conventions and male actions, highlighting the tragic consequences of social hypocrisy.

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Tess Durbeyfield, a pure and innocent country girl, is subjected to a series of misfortunes and societal judgments after being seduced and having a child out of wedlock. She struggles against her fate and the rigid Victorian moral code, ultimately facing tragic consequences.

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Gone with the Wind· 1936↓ open

Hardy's novel, published decades before 'Gone with the Wind,' features a heroine who, like Scarlett, exhibits resilience and a strong will in the face of overwhelming societal and personal adversity, though her fate is more tragic.