The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy
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Title:
The Return of the Native
Author:
Thomas Hardy
Category:
General Novel
ISBN:
9781518315688
Publisher:
PublishDrive Inc (Dead Dodo Classic Press)
File Size:
0.84 MB
(price excluding 0% GST)
Synopsis
The Return of the Native is Thomas Hardys sixth published novel. It first appeared in the magazine Belgravia, a publication known for its sensationalism, and was presented in twelve monthly installments from January to December 1878. Because of the novels controversial themes, Hardy had some difficulty finding a publisher; reviews, however, though somewhat mixed, were generally positive. In the twentieth century, The Return of the Native became one of Hardys most popular novels.
The novel takes place entirely in the environs of Egdon Heath, and, with the exception of the epilogue, Aftercourses, covers exactly a year and a day. The narrative begins on the evening of Guy Fawkes Night as Diggory Venn is slowly crossing the heath with his van, which is being drawn by ponies. In his van is a passenger. When darkness falls, the country folk light bonfires on the surrounding hills, emphasising—not for the last time—the pagan spirit of the heath and its denizens.
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