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The Return of the Native
(1895)
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This novel revolves around five people mainly, and the Egdon Heath. Clym, the native who returns to Egdon changes the life of Mrs. Yeobright, Eustacia, Thomasin, Mr, Wildeve and his own. Eustacia, the heroine and Clym are two contrasting characters beautifully sketched by the author. But I personally liked Mr. Venn, the reddleman the most, maybe because of his presence at the right places, at the right times. Even the Rustics play an important part in this novel. Hardy's use of a barren heath and his art of characterisation are truly remarkable.--Submitted by renderings2u
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Book One. The Three Women
- 1 - A Face on Which Time Makes but Little Impression
- 2 - Humanity Appears upon the Scene, Hand in Hand with Trouble
- 3 - The Custom of the Country
- 4 - The Halt on the Turnpike Road
- 5 - Perplexity among Honest People
- 6 - The Figure against the Sky
- 7 - Queen of Night
- 8 - Those Who Are Found Where There Is Said to Be Nobody
- 9 - Love Leads a Shrewd Man into Strategy
- 10 - A Desperate Attempt at Persuasion
- 11 - The Dishonesty of an Honest Woman
Book Two. The Arrival
Book Three. The Fascination
- 1 - "My Mind to Me a Kingdom Is"
- 2 - The New Course Causes Disappointment
- 3 - The First Act in a Timeworn Drama
- 4 - An Hour of Bliss and Many Hours of Sadness
- 5 - Sharp Words Are Spoken, and a Crisis Ensues
- 6 - Yeobright Goes, and the Breach Is Complete
- 7 - The Morning and the Evening of a Day
- 8 - A New Force Disturbs the Current
Book Four. The Closed Door
- 1 - The Rencounter by the Pool
- 2 - He Is Set upon by Adversities but He Sings a Song
- 3 - She Goes Out to Battle against Depression
- 4 - Rough Coercion Is Employed
- 5 - The Journey across the Heath
- 6 - A Conjuncture, and Its Result upon the Pedestrian
- 7 - The Tragic Meeting of Two Old Friends
- 8 - Eustacia Hears of Good Fortune, and Beholds Evil
Book Five. The Discovery
- 1 - "Wherefore Is Light Given to Him That Is in Misery"
- 2 - A Lurid Light Breaks in upon a Darkened Understanding
- 3 - Eustacia Dresses Herself on a Black Morning
- 4 - The Ministrations of a Half-forgotten One
- 5 - An Old Move Inadvertently Repeated
- 6 - Thomasin Argues with Her Cousin, and He Writes a Letter
- 7 - The Night of the Sixth of November
- 8 - Rain, Darkness, and Anxious Wanderers
- 9 - Sights and Sounds Draw the Wanderers Together
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Does anyone know a lot about this book? I have a project and I could use some help. Thanks.
Posted By cheergirl37 at Mon 2 Mar 2009, 9:05 AM in The Return of the Native || 0 Replies
The return of the native
This was a fine book. I read it twice. I like Eustacia and Wildeve, but I also like Clym. I think that all the characters were were well portrayted and I enjoyed reading the book. It is probably one of the best Hardy books. what do you think of it?
Posted By downing at Wed 2 Aug 2006, 12:28 PM in The Return of the Native || 15 Replies