The Return of the Native, Vol. 3 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
No. of pages 330
Published: 2022
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"The Return of the Native" is a novel set in the rugged landscape of Egdon Heath, focusing on the lives of its inhabitants, particularly Clym Yeobright, who returns to his native heath after studying in Paris. The story explores themes of love, ambition, and the conflict between rural life and modernity. Clym's relationships with his childhood love, Eustacia Vye, and his mother highlight the struggles of aspiration and societal expectations. Eustacia, restless and desperate for escape, becomes entwined in Clym's life, leading to tragedy and despair, ultimately reflecting the interplay between fate and desire in their lives. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 330 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Forgotten Books .
THOMAS HARDY (1840-1928) was an English novelist and poet. London-based illustrator ANN KRONHEIMER specialises in children's publishing, picture and story books, early readers and educational books for infants up to young adults. She uses a dip pen and ink, sometimes with a wash and sometimes just line, combining traditional style with modern imagery.