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This fine novel sets in opposition two of Thomas Hardy’s most unforgettable creations: his heroine, the sensuous, free-spirited Eustacia Vye, and the solemn, majestic stretch of upland in Dorsetshire he called Egdon Heath. The famous opening reveals the haunting power of that dark, forbidding moor where proud Eustacia fervently awaits a clandestine meeting with her lover, Damon Wildeve. But Eustacia’s dreams of escape are not to be realized—neither Wildeve nor the returning native Clym Yeobright can bring her salvation.
Injured by forces beyond their control, Hardy’s characters struggle vainly in the net of destiny. In the end, only the face of the lonely heath remains untouched by fate in this masterpiece of tragic passion, a tale that perfectly epitomizes the author’s own unique and melancholy genius.
Editions of The Return of the Native
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679417309
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780679441083
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553212693
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780375757181
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780099518983
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345804020
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553905564
- EBook
- ISBN 9780679641520
- Audiobook
- ISBN 9780736639767
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781415914786
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This fine novel sets in opposition two of Thomas Hardy’s most unforgettable creations: his heroine, the sensuous, free-spirited Eustacia Vye, and the solemn, majestic stretch of upland in Dorsetshire he called Egdon Heath. The famous opening reveals the haunting power of that dark, forbidding moor where proud Eustacia fervently awaits a clandestine meeting with her lover, Damon Wildeve. But Eustacia’s dreams of escape are not to be realized—neither Wildeve nor the returning native Clym Yeobright can bring her salvation.
Injured by forces beyond their control, Hardy’s characters struggle vainly in the net of destiny. In the end, only the face of the lonely heath remains untouched by fate in this masterpiece of tragic passion, a tale that perfectly epitomizes the author’s own unique and melancholy genius.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Return of the Native about?
This fine novel sets in opposition two of Thomas Hardy’s most unforgettable creations: his heroine, the sensuous, free-spirited Eustacia Vye, and the solemn, majestic stretch of upland in Dorsetshire he called Egdon Heath. The famous opening reveals the haunting power of that dark, forbidding moor where proud Eustacia fervently awaits a clandestine meeting with her lover, Damon Wildeve. But Eustacia’s dreams of escape are not to be realized—neither Wildeve nor the returning native Clym Yeobright can bring her salvation.
Injured by forces beyond their control, Hardy’s characters struggle vainly in the net of destiny. In the end, only the face of the lonely heath remains untouched by fate in this masterpiece of tragic passion, a tale that perfectly epitomizes the author’s own unique and melancholy genius.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Return of the Native?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Return of the Native?
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Return of the Native?
Thomas Hardy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Return of the Native is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780679417309) and hardcover(ISBN 9780679441083) and paperback(ISBN 9780553212693) and paperback(ISBN 9780375757181) and paperback(ISBN 9780099518983) and paperback(ISBN 9780345804020) and ebook(ISBN 9780553905564) and ebook(ISBN 9780679641520) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736639767) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415914786)
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