The Return of the Native
by Thomas Hardy, Alexander Theroux
The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy, Alexander Theroux holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 25K reader ratings. First published in 1878. The book spans 448 pages.
About The Return of the Native
Tempestuous Eustacia Vye passes her days dreaming of passionate love and the escape it may bring from the small community of Egdon Heath. Hearing that Clym Yeobright is to return from Paris, she sets her heart on marrying him, believing that through him she can leave rural life and find fulfilment elsewhere. But she is to be disappointed, for Clym has dreams of his own, and they have little in common with Eustacia’s. Their unhappy marriage causes havoc in the lives of those close to them, in particular Damon Wildeve, Eustacia’s former lover, Clym’s mother and his cousin Thomasin. The Return of the Native illustrates the tragic potential of romantic illusion and how its protagonists fail to recognize their opportunities to control their own destinies.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Thomas Hardy, Alexander Theroux |
| Published | 1878 |
| Pages | 448 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.84 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 24,957 |
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What genre is The Return of the Native?
The Return of the Native is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Return of the Native worth reading?
Based on 25K reader ratings, The Return of the Native has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Return of the Native?
The Return of the Native has 448 pages.
Who wrote The Return of the Native?
The Return of the Native was written by Thomas Hardy, Alexander Theroux. It was first published in 1878.
What is the ISBN for The Return of the Native?
The ISBN-13 for The Return of the Native is 9780375757180.0.
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