return of the native

Each volume provides discussions of the literary and historical background of novels from various cultures and time periods. Includes concise synopses of plot, characters and themes, a brief author biography, discussion of the story's cultural and historical significance, and excerpted criticism.

Provides in-depth analysis of the literary work The Return of the Native, as well as its importance and critical reception. Includes a chronology of the life and works of the author.

Contains an authoritative text and provides source materials, selections from Hardy's autobiography relevant to the novel and to his views on fiction, and critical selections.

A guide to reading "Return of the Native" with a critical and appreciative mind. Includes background on the author's life and times, sample tests, term paper suggestions, and a reading list.

A collection of eight critical essays on Hardy's novel "The Return of the Native" arranged in chronological order of publication.