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The Virgin and the Gipsy - DH Lawrence (1930) Summary
Book 217: The Virgin and the Gipsy - DH Lawrence (1930)
Book at a glance: The Virgin and the Gipsy is a novella written by D. H. Lawrence, first published posthumously in 1930. The story revolves around two young women, Yvette and Lucille, daughters of a clergyman, who live in a small, stifling village in England. They encounter a gypsy man who fascinates Yvette, stirring her desires and leading her to question the constrained world she inhabits. The novella explores themes of repression, desire, and societal norms, set against the backdrop of post-World War I England.
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