The Fox by D.H. Lawrence (1923)
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 · 27,237 words
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The two girls were usually known by their surnames, Banford and March. They had taken the farm together, intending to work it all by themselves: that is, they were going to rear chickens, make a living by poultry, and add to this by keeping a cow, and raising one or two young beasts. Unfortunately, things did not turn out well.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1923 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Fiction, Short Story, Realism
- Length: 27,237 words
- Structure: 1 section, 796 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — The Fox is a short story written by D.H. Lawrence, a prominent figure in the Modernist literary movement. The story follows a young woman's struggle to find her place in a patriarchal society, a common theme in Modernist literature.
- Fiction — The Fox is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
- Short Story — The Fox is a short story, as it is a narrative work of fiction that is typically shorter than a novel.
- Realism — The Fox is a realistic story, as it is set in a believable world and follows a protagonist who is a relatable character.
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