The Return of the Native

First published in 1878, "The Return of the Native" is a Greek or Shakespearean tragedy in the form of a novel. Clym Yeobright, the returning native that inspires the title of this novel is in love with Eustacia Vye. Eustacia Vye is in love with Clym, but also burns a candle for Damon Wildeve. Damon Wildeve falls in love with Eustacia Vye, but throws her over for Thomasin Yeobright; and yet, continues to look longingly at Eustacia Vye. The man just can't make up his mind. Diggory Venn the red faced reddleman is head over heels in love with Thomasin Yeobright...