St. Mawr by D.H. Lawrence (1920)

Name: St. Mawr
Author: D.H. Lawrence

St. Mawr is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1925. It tells the story of a young woman, Lou Witt, who moves to a Welsh farmhouse called St. Mawr. She is fleeing from a failed relationship and is looking for a fresh start. At St. Mawr, Lou meets a variety of characters, including the farm's owner, Mr. Witt, and his daughter, Rosa. Lou also meets a mysterious horseman, who she falls in love with. As the story progresses, Lou's relationship with the horseman deepens, and she begins to understand the complexities of life and love. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Welsh countryside, and Lawrence's vivid descriptions of the landscape and its inhabitants bring the story to life. St. Mawr is a powerful exploration of love, loss, and the search for identity.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Realism, Romance · 58,563 words

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Lou Witt had had her own way so long, that by the age of twenty-five she didn't know where she was. Having one's own way landed one completely at sea.

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Work type: Novel
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Modernist Literature, Realism, Romance, Feminist Literature
Length: 58,563 words
Structure: 1 section, 1,527 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Modernist Literature — St. Mawr is a modernist novel by D.H. Lawrence, which is characterized by its experimental style and its exploration of the inner consciousness of its characters.
Realism — St. Mawr is a realistic novel, as it is set in a specific time and place and is focused on the everyday lives of its characters.
Romance — St. Mawr is a romantic novel, as it focuses on the relationship between the protagonist and her lover, and the struggles they face in their relationship.
Feminist Literature — St. Mawr is a feminist novel, as it explores the struggles of a female protagonist in a patriarchal society and her journey to find her own identity.