The Return of the Native: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Sources with Essays in Criticism

HARDY, Thomas

ISBN 10: 0393097919 / ISBN 13: 9780393097917

Published by W. W. Norton & Company, New York, 1971

A Norton Critical Edition offering the authoritative text of Hardy's enduring novel, which first appeared in serial form in 1878 and set on the moors of the author's native England. Edited by James Gindin, with sketch map of Edgon Heath. In addition to the novel itself, much information about Hardy and his writings are provided: footnotes, Hardy's Autobiography, poems, essays, criticism and extensive analysis of the book by the likes of Katherine Anne Porter and D.H. Lawrence. This work ideal for the student reader. --- This softcover in stiff wraps with image of wagon, country home and oak tree to cover. --- A tightly bound, unmarked copy but with some bruising to extremities of covers.; 50333; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 50333

Synopsis:

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 moon 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 retuming 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.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Return of the Native: An Authoritative ...
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, New York
Publication Date: 1971
Binding: Trade Paper
Condition: Very Good+
Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket