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Author Thomas, Brian, 1939-

Title The return of the native : Saint George defeated / Brian Thomas
Published New York : Twayne Publishers ; [1995]
London : Prentice Hall International, [1995]
©1995
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Description 1 online resource (xv, 142 pages) : illustrations
Series Gale virtual reference library
Twayne's masterwork studies ; no. 154
Gale virtual reference library.
Twayne's masterwork studies ; no. 154
Contents [Pt. 1.] Literary and historical context: -- Hardy's pessimism and the mid-Victorian age -- The importance of the work -- Critical reception -- [part 2.] A reading -- "The three women": waiting for Saint George -- "The arrival": inside the white palings -- "The fascination": seeing close -- "The closed door": Earthbound in Eden -- "The discovery": speaking and acting -- "Aftercourses": a catastrophic dash
Summary 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
Analysis English fiction
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-138) and index
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Subject Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Return of the native.
SUBJECT Hardy, Thomas. Return of the native. swd
Return of the native (Hardy, Thomas) fast http://id.worldcat.org/fast/fst01356026
Subject Heathlands in literature.
Heathlands in literature.
Form Electronic book
Author Hardy, Thomas, 1840-1928. Return of the native.
ISBN 0805719067
9780805719062