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The Lost Girl
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025811543
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.58
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Lost Girl is a compelling exploration of social class, personal rebellion, and the search for identity in early 20th-century England and Italy. The story follows Alvina Houghton, a woman trapped by the suffocating conventions of her provincial upbringing in the mining town of Woodhouse. As her father's business ventures fail, Alvina faces a life of stagnation as a lost girl-one who remains unmarried and without prospects. Her fate takes a dramatic turn when she joins a traveling theater troupe and becomes entangled with Cicio, an enigmatic Italian performer.
This encounter leads her away from the familiar constraints of English society toward the rugged, untamed landscapes of the Italian Abruzzo. David Herbert Lawrence masterfully captures the internal conflict of a woman torn between her sense of duty and a visceral desire for freedom. Rich in psychological insight and evocative descriptions, The Lost Girl remains a significant work in Lawrence's canon, showcasing his unique perspective on the complexities of human relationships and the transformative power of the natural world.
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