[Hints: Introduction, my choice, Name of the book and its author, Object of the book, the summary of the story, the character, Why it is favorite to me, Conclusion.]
Introduction: Books introduce us into the best society. They bring us into the presence of the greatest minds that ever lived. They are our best companions in life. They are always ready to be our side. They also increase our knowledge.
My choice: I am a student. I have read many books. They are traveling accounts, discoveries, adventures, biographies, and novels. The storybook that I like most of all.
Name of the book and its author: My favorite book is “The Return of the Native.” The name of the author of this book is Thomas Hardy. He is a very famous English novelist. This novel was first published in 1878. It is generally regarded as his masterpiece.
The object of the book: Thomas Hardy points out that chances and coincidences are parts of life and these are absorbed into the moral scheme of the novel. It is written for the readers who are fond of thrill and excitement.
The summary of the story: The novel “The Return of the Native”centers around the subject and complications that arose as a result of the marriage of two incompatible characters. These two characters are Clime Yeobright and Eustachian Vie. Eustacia, the heroine of this novel becomes interested in Clym and tries to attract his attention. At a time Clym marries her inspire of the objections of his mother.
After their marriage, they are living in a small house at Alderworth Beyond East Egdon. But their marriage proves to be a failure, because of the incompatibility of temperaments. At a moment, Eustacia dies by drowning. Thus the novel is ended through the tragic events.
The character: “The Return of the Native” contains Harding’s great characters, Eustacia and Clym. The main characters— Mrs. Yeobright, Thomas in, Wiledeve and Diggory belong to Egdon Heath. Although the novels in named after Clyme, Eustacia is the central character of the novel.
Why it is favorite to me: The novelist has given expression to his tragic vision of life in this novel. The book is full of chances and coincidences. The story is very interesting and thrilling. So it is a great favor to me.
Conclusion: This novel gave me much pleasure and sorrow. It enables me to understand life. So I like this novel best.