D.H. Lawrence's Baby Running Barefoot is a collection of short stories that explore the lives of children and their families in the English Midlands during the early twentieth century. The stories focus on the struggles of the working class, and the ways in which they cope with poverty, illness, and death. The stories in the collection are told from the perspectives of both children and adults, and explore the complex relationships between parents and their children. Lawrence's characters are often faced with difficult decisions, and must make choices that will affect their lives and the lives of those around them. The stories in Baby Running Barefoot are often heartbreaking, but also full of hope and resilience. Lawrence's characters are often able to find joy and beauty in the midst of their struggles, and the stories ultimately offer a message of hope and perseverance.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Fiction, Realism