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100 1 _aLawrence, D. H.
_q(David Herbert),
_d1885-1930
245 1 4 _aThe Lost Girl
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lost_Girl
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-03
508 _aRoger Frank, Roberta Staehlin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Lost Girl" by D. H. Lawrence is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the small industrial town of Woodhouse in England and revolves around Alvina Houghton, the daughter of a struggling merchant, as she grapples with societal expectations and her identity. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into themes of women, individuality, and the constraints of society. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the declining fortunes of Alvina’s father, James Houghton, who once dreamed of becoming a successful merchant but now faces financial hardships. The narrative provides an insightful portrait of the family's dynamics, particularly focusing on the influences of Alvina's mother, an invalid, and her governess, Miss Frost. As Alvina grows into a young woman, she finds herself overshadowed by her father's failures and the societal pressures surrounding her, hinting at her struggle against the expectations of becoming another "old maid" in a society filled with unmarried women. The opening sets a tone that promises a deep exploration of Alvina's journey towards self-discovery and independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPsychological fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aMidlands (England) -- Fiction
653 _aCircus performers -- Fiction
653 _aNaples (Italy) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23727
999 _c64759
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