D.H. Lawrence's novel Virgin Youth is set in the early twentieth century in a small English village. It follows the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a virgin, and her family and society expect her to remain so until she is married. But Mary is determined to explore her own sexuality and find her own path in life. The novel follows Mary as she navigates the expectations of her family and society, and her own desires. She meets a variety of people, including a young man, John, who she falls in love with. But John is not the only one who is interested in Mary, and she must decide who she wants to be with. The novel explores themes of sexuality, identity, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. It is a powerful and moving story of a young woman's journey to find her own place in the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Realism, Romance, Fiction