The Return of the Native: An Authoritative Text, Backgrounds and Sources with Essays in Criticism by Thomas Hardy edited by James Gindin Condition: Lightly used, no torn, written on or missing pages. Binding tight, some light creases on the cover Description: A Norton Critical Edition offering the authoritative text of Hardy's enduring novel, which first appeared in serial form in 1878 and set on the moors of the author's native England. Edited by James Gindin, with sketch map of Edgon Heath. In addition to the novel itself, much information about Hardy and his writings are provided: footnotes, Hardy's Autobiography, poems, essays, criticism and extensive analysis of the book by the likes of Katherine Anne Porter and D.H. Lawrence. About this product Product Identifiers Publisher W. W. Norton Company ISBN-10 0393097919 ISBN-13 9780393097917 Product ID (ePID) 67356 Product Key Features Format Trade Paperback Publication Year 1969 Author Thomas Hardy Language English Dimensions Weight 19.4 Oz Width 5.2in. Height 1in. Length 8.3in. Additional Product Features Dewey Edition 19 Dewey Decimal 823/.8 Illustrated Yes Age Level College Audience Series Critical Editions Ser. Copyright Date 1969