The Fox is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1923. It tells the story of a young woman, March, who is living in a rural English village with her father, a farmer. March is a free spirit, and she is determined to live life on her own terms. One day, a fox appears in the village and March is immediately drawn to it. She begins to follow the fox, and soon discovers that it is leading her to a mysterious man named Banford. Banford is a mysterious figure who lives in a nearby forest, and he has a strange power over March. March and Banford soon become lovers, and March begins to learn more about the mysterious man. She discovers that he is a fox-shapeshifter, and that he is part of a secret society of fox-shifters. March also learns that Banford is in danger from a rival fox-shifter, and she must help him protect himself. The Fox is a story of love, mystery, and adventure, as March and Banford battle against their enemies and discover the secrets of the fox-shifters. In the end, March must decide whether to stay with Banford or return to her old life.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1923 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Fiction, Short Story