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The novel's realism developed in Britain in the 19th century as a result of rising literacy and cultural awareness. Realist writing in the 17th and 18th century was limited to a small number of authors, such Afra Bhen, Daniel Defoe, Richardson, and fielding. Abrams noted in his book "A Glossary of Literary Terms (1899)" that a number of nineteenth-century novelists, such as George Eliot, William Dean, and de Balzac, adopted realism. Realists perceive things as they actually are, as opposed to romanticism, which sees life as it appears to be. Realisticism tackles human existence and experience, whereas romanticism focuses on feelings and ideas. The goal of realist writing is to establish a connection between the writer and the reader, and a skillful use of reality is all that is required. Novelists with a creative bent are those who can distinguish between literary realism and reality, and who also have superior writing techniques. The novel's realism can be evaluated based on how it continues to impact the readers. Williams (1958) introduced a novel concept in realism during the 20th century, contending those novels written in the 17th and 18th centuries, like Defoe's Robinson Crusoe (1719) and Behn's Oroonoko (1688), adopted traditional techniques when applying realism, relying on sparse observations and limited records. As a result, the realistic flavor of these books fades quickly. Additionally, he says that novels created in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have been treasured and preserved. This study examines how much Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervilles (2005)" adheres to Williams' (1961) idea of New Realism.