W 1978 Thomas Hardy, Franklin Library Edition

Notes

The Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy is a novel set in the rural, atmospheric landscape of Egdon Heath, where the characters' lives are intertwined with the brooding environment. The story centers on the passionate and rebellious Eustacia Vye, who longs to escape the confines of the heath, and Clym Yeobright, the "native" who returns home with ideals that clash with the harsh realities of life there. Themes of fate, love, and the conflict between individual desires and societal expectations run throughout the novel, making it a powerful exploration of human emotion and the forces that shape our lives.

Description

Sage green leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, three raised bands, and green silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition with illustrations throughout.