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The Return of the Native: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The native of the title is Clym Yeobright, who returns to the area from the bright society of Paris and, as any reader of Hardy knows, all is not smooth. He is quickly taken by and marries the one woman he should not--Eustacia Vye. The suffering that follows is mitigated somewhat by the ending.

Quick facts about The Return of the Native

  • Title: The Return of the Native
  • Author: Thomas Hardy
  • First published: 1878
  • Genre: people with visual disabilities, fiction, return of the native (hardy, thomas)
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL44994W

Where to read The Return of the Native

The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Return of the Native about?

The native of the title is Clym Yeobright, who returns to the area from the bright society of Paris and, as any reader of Hardy knows, all is not smooth.

Who wrote The Return of the Native?

The Return of the Native was written by Thomas Hardy.

When was The Return of the Native published?

The Return of the Native was first published in 1878.

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