The White Peacock
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: D. H. Lawrence
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: William Heinemann , -
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: like new
A poignant early 20th-century novel, D. H. Lawrence's The White Peacock chronicles the intricate lives and loves of characters navigating the shifting social landscape of rural England. This evocative work presents a vivid tableau of class distinctions and personal desires, set against the backdrop of a fading natural world. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of societal expectations on individual destinies, particularly through the complex relationships that bind and break its protagonists. Lawrence's prose, rich with naturalistic detail, conveys a melancholic yet deeply insightful tone, examining the tensions between instinct and convention. It argues for a re-evaluation of human connection amidst the pressures of modernity, offering a compelling study of passion and disillusionment.
Author: D. H. Lawrence
Author: D. H. Lawrence
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: William Heinemann , -
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: like new
A poignant early 20th-century novel, D. H. Lawrence's The White Peacock chronicles the intricate lives and loves of characters navigating the shifting social landscape of rural England. This evocative work presents a vivid tableau of class distinctions and personal desires, set against the backdrop of a fading natural world. The narrative illustrates the profound impact of societal expectations on individual destinies, particularly through the complex relationships that bind and break its protagonists. Lawrence's prose, rich with naturalistic detail, conveys a melancholic yet deeply insightful tone, examining the tensions between instinct and convention. It argues for a re-evaluation of human connection amidst the pressures of modernity, offering a compelling study of passion and disillusionment.