She Looks Back is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1932. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire to be independent and her need to be loved and accepted. Mary is a young woman living in a small English village. She is an orphan, and her only family is her aunt and uncle. She is a bright and talented girl, but she is also shy and introverted. She is in love with a local man, but he is not interested in her. Mary's life is changed when she meets a mysterious stranger, who she believes is an angel. He encourages her to follow her dreams and to be true to herself. She begins to take risks and to explore her own identity. As Mary's life changes, she begins to realize that she is capable of more than she ever thought possible. She discovers a strength and courage within herself that she never knew she had. She also learns to accept and love herself, despite her flaws. In the end, Mary finds the courage to stand up for herself and to make her own decisions. She looks back on her life with a newfound sense of pride and self-confidence.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Psychological Fiction