This is a luxury edition of Thomas Hardy's classic literature, The Return of the Native, printed in 1991 by the Folio Society in London, United Kingdom. The book features fine binding, a dust jacket, and illustrations by Peter Reddick in the form of wood engravings.

Widely recognised as the most representative of Hardy’s Wessex novels. He evokes the dismal presence and menacing beauty of Egdon Heath – reaching out to touch the lives and fate of all who dwell on it. The central figure is Clym Yeobright, the returning ‘native’ and the story tells of his love for the beautiful but capricious Eustacia Vye. As the narrative unfolds and character after character is driven to self-destruction the presence of the Heath becomes all-embracing, while Clym becomes a travelling preacher in an attempt to assuage his guilt.

Features;

Folio Society No. 294 First Edition 1971

Publisher Folio Society, London; this 2nd reprint 1990

Green Cloth Hardback Bound by Webb Son & Co. Ltd., 413 pp

With 38 Superb Wood Engravings by Peter Reddick. End papers are a map of Wessex

Size 230 x 150mm, 1.1kg

The novel is an original print, and its special attributes make it a valuable addition to any collection. The book is written in English and is a great item for book collectors and lovers of classic literature. This edition is an excellent representation of the high-quality books produced by the Folio Society.

Part of a well loved and preserved collection of folio books, collected but unread, in excellent vintage condition