The Lost Girl
The Lost Girl by D. H. Lawrence, published by Penguin Books on January 26, 1978, is a 400-page exploration of sensual awakening and the quest for freedom. Set in the fictional mining town of Woodhouse, the narrative follows Alvina Houghton, the daughter of affluent tradespeople, as she grapples with the limitations of her provincial life and her fear of becoming an old maid. After her plans to elope with a lover fall through, she embarks on a journey with a traveling theater group, where she encounters the passionate Italian, Ciccio.
Readers will find a rich depiction of Alvina’s struggles and desires as she navigates her identity and aspirations against the backdrop of England and Italy. This edition includes photographs, personal notes, and critical primary source material, enhancing the reading experience and providing deeper insights into the text. The themes of British and Irish fiction are woven throughout, reflecting Lawrence’s keen observations of societal norms and personal freedom.
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A classic Lawrence novel of sensual awakening and the yearning for freedom, and winner of the 1920 James Tait Black Memorial Prize.The daughter of well-to-do trades people in the fictional mining town of Woodhouse, Alvina Houghton struggles to find excitement in her provincial surroundings and worries that she is condemned to become an old maid. After plans to elope with her lover to Australia and train as a nurse in London lead to nothing, she joins a traveling theater group and succumbs to the charms of the dark, passionate Italian Ciccio.This edition also contains pictures, personal notes, and other critical primary source material.
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