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Return of the Native

Return of the Native

Written by: Thomas Hardy
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 In Return of the Native, Clym Yeobright makes a poignant return to Egdon Heath, a remote collection of homes nestled in the haunting beauty of the Wessex moors. Here, he becomes entangled in a complex web of love that includes his cousin, Thomasin Yeobright; the enigmatic innkeeper, Damon Wildeve; the passionate and controversial Eustacia Vye; and the mysterious reddleman, Diggory Venn, whose skin bears the marks of his trade. This novel is quintessential Thomas Hardy, featuring his signature elements the rugged Wessex landscape, a tangle of romantic interests, a fateful wedding, and a reserved thirty-something man paired with a fiercely independent woman. However, what sets Return of the Native apart is its rich tapestry of pagan themes, unfolding over a year and a day, starting on All Hallows Eve, with hints of magic and witchcraft woven throughout. (Summary by Libby Gohn)Copyright Plays and Dramas Art Drama & Plays
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  • 049 - Book 6 chapter 4

    049 - Book 6 chapter 4
    Jan 27 2026
    In Return of the Native, Clym Yeobright makes a poignant return to Egdon Heath, a remote collection of homes nestled in the haunting beauty of the Wessex moors. Here, he becomes entangled in a complex web of love that includes his cousin, Thomasin Yeobright; the enigmatic innkeeper, Damon Wildeve; the passionate and controversial Eustacia Vye; and the mysterious reddleman, Diggory Venn, whose skin bears the marks of his trade. This novel is quintessential Thomas Hardy, featuring his signature elements the rugged Wessex landscape, a tangle of romantic interests, a fateful wedding, and a reserved thirty-something man paired with a fiercely independent woman. However, what sets Return of the Native apart is its rich tapestry of pagan themes, unfolding over a year and a day, starting on All Hallows Eve, with hints of magic and witchcraft woven throughout. (Summary by Libby Gohn)
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    23 mins
  • 048 - Book 6 chapter 3

    048 - Book 6 chapter 3
    Jan 26 2026
    In Return of the Native, Clym Yeobright makes a poignant return to Egdon Heath, a remote collection of homes nestled in the haunting beauty of the Wessex moors. Here, he becomes entangled in a complex web of love that includes his cousin, Thomasin Yeobright; the enigmatic innkeeper, Damon Wildeve; the passionate and controversial Eustacia Vye; and the mysterious reddleman, Diggory Venn, whose skin bears the marks of his trade. This novel is quintessential Thomas Hardy, featuring his signature elements the rugged Wessex landscape, a tangle of romantic interests, a fateful wedding, and a reserved thirty-something man paired with a fiercely independent woman. However, what sets Return of the Native apart is its rich tapestry of pagan themes, unfolding over a year and a day, starting on All Hallows Eve, with hints of magic and witchcraft woven throughout. (Summary by Libby Gohn)
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    11 mins
  • 047 - Book 6 chapter 2

    047 - Book 6 chapter 2
    Jan 25 2026
    In Return of the Native, Clym Yeobright makes a poignant return to Egdon Heath, a remote collection of homes nestled in the haunting beauty of the Wessex moors. Here, he becomes entangled in a complex web of love that includes his cousin, Thomasin Yeobright; the enigmatic innkeeper, Damon Wildeve; the passionate and controversial Eustacia Vye; and the mysterious reddleman, Diggory Venn, whose skin bears the marks of his trade. This novel is quintessential Thomas Hardy, featuring his signature elements the rugged Wessex landscape, a tangle of romantic interests, a fateful wedding, and a reserved thirty-something man paired with a fiercely independent woman. However, what sets Return of the Native apart is its rich tapestry of pagan themes, unfolding over a year and a day, starting on All Hallows Eve, with hints of magic and witchcraft woven throughout. (Summary by Libby Gohn)
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    8 mins
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