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St. Mawr
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026005880
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 230
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
St. Mawr is a compelling modernist novella by D. H. Lawrence that explores the profound disconnect between modern civilization and the primal forces of the natural world. The story follows Lou Witt, an American socialite living in a stifling and spiritually empty marriage in England. Her life is transformed when she encounters St. Mawr, a fierce and untamable bay stallion. In the horse's dangerous vitality, Lou recognizes a strength and authenticity that is entirely absent from her refined, intellectual social circle.
Driven by a desire to escape the superficiality of European society, Lou embarks on a journey that takes her from the manicured landscapes of the English countryside to the rugged, untamed wilderness of the American Southwest. This work is a masterclass in psychological depth, utilizing Lawrence's signature prose to examine themes of individual freedom and the elemental power of nature. St. Mawr stands as a significant example of Lawrence's later fiction, capturing his fascination with the New Mexico landscape and his biting critique of the industrial age. Readers will find a rich, symbolic narrative that challenges conventional morality and celebrates the untamed spirit.
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