This is the 1961 Book the Return of the Native by Thomas Hardy (#0266).  Published by Washington Square Press, Inc. New York, with an afterward by Albert J. Guerard. 3rd h printing in June, 1961. It has 467 Pages.. It has been rightly called “a work of genius.” Set in the vast, brooding heathlands of England it lays bare the frailties of human love, its warmth and self-sacrifice, its cruelty and unreasoned passions. Here is one of the truly great novels of English language. There is yellowing of the pages, but none are missing or torn. It is in very good condition, please see pix for a complete description.

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