When was the return of the native written?
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January 1878 January
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When was the return of the native finished being written?
December 1878
The Return of the Native
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The Return of the Native is Thomas Hardy's sixth published novel. It first appeared in the magazine Belgravia, a publication known for its sensationalism, and was presented in twelve monthly installments from January to December 1878. 
The Return of the Native
The Return of the Native, by Thomas Hardy first appeared in the  magazine Belgravia in twelve monthly installments from January to December 1878.