The Return of the Native is Thomas Hardy's sixth published novel. It first appeared in the magazine Belgravia, a publication known for its sensationalism, and was presented in twelve monthly installments from January to December 1878. Because of the novel's controversial themes, Hardy had some difficulty finding a publisher; reviews, however, though somewhat mixed, were generally positive. In the twentieth century, The Return of the Native became one of Hardy's most popular novels.
- | Author: Thomas Hardy
- | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- | Publication Date: Apr 24, 2017
- | Number of Pages: 248 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1545593698
- | ISBN-13: 9781545593691