Our series “Classy Sundays” features photos of awesome classic lit geeks with their favorite classic books and their favorite quote or excerpt. If you want to be in featured in our next Classy Sunday just ask us!
This week, Claire Pennock! Photos by Heather Hackney.

We had to also post the original photo, because the colors are just so gorgeous!
“It is as it should be,’ she murmured. ‘Angel, I am almost glad- yes, glad! This happiness could not have lasted. It was too much. I have had enough; and now I shall not live for you to despise me!’ She stood up, shook herself, and went forward, neither of the men having moved. ‘I am ready,’ she said quietly.”
-Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
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Have you read this book? What do you think of the quote? What’s your favorite part of Tess of the D’Urberville?
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