The Return of the Native

Hardy, Thomas

Verlag: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1895

Beschreibung

First American edition in book form, published the same year as the British First Edition. This edition was a much cheaper publication by Harper lacking the gilt edging and laid paper. This copy has some wear around its edges and some fraying at the head and foot. white stains to front boards. Missing the tissue on the engraving, else complete. Front hinge cracked but binding is secure. An acceptable copy. "The Return of the Native" is a novel penned by Thomas Hardy, first published in serial form in Belgravia magazine from January to December 1878 before its release as a complete work later that year. Set in the fictional Egdon Heath in Wessex, the novel explores the intricacies of love, desire, and the inexorable influence of nature on human lives. The narrative follows the tumultuous relationships among the central characters, including Eustacia Vye, a beautiful but discontented woman trapped in the rural landscape, and Clym Yeobright, a native of the heath returning from Paris with dreams of enlightenment. Hardy's portrayal of the landscape as a dynamic and almost supernatural force adds a layer of atmospheric intensity to the novel. The characters' struggles against fate, societal expectations, and their own desires create a compelling narrative that delves into the complexities of human nature. "The Return of the Native" is a classic example of Hardy's ability to intertwine the fate of his characters with the natural world, creating a powerful and evocative reading experience. The novel's exploration of themes such as destiny, societal conventions, and the clash between modernity and tradition has cemented its place as one of Thomas Hardy's enduring and thought-provoking works in the realm of English literature. Octavo hardcover in the original publisher's cloth. First American Edition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1491

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Return of the Native

Verlag: Harper & Brothers, New York

Erscheinungsdatum: 1895

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Acceptable

Auflage: First Book Edition.