Historical Fiction

White Peacock

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  • 1911 first published
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White Peacock is a 1911 historical fiction novel by D. H. Lawrence.

A free LibriVox audiobook (12 h 48 min) is available.

About White Peacock

Lawrence’s first novel is set in Nethermere (his name for the real-life Eastwood in Nottinghamshire). The plot is narrated by Cyril Beardsall and focuses in particular on the relationship of his sister Lettie with two admirers, the more handsome and down to earth George and the more effete gentleman Leslie. She eventually marries Leslie although she is sexually attracted to George. George marries the conventional Meg and both marriages end in unhappiness. The countryside of the English midlands is beautifully evoked and there is powerful description also of the impact of industrialisation on both town and country. (Summary by Simon Evers)
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White Peacock — LibriVox recording, 12 h 48 min in 26 sections.

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Who wrote White Peacock?

White Peacock was written by D. H. Lawrence and first published in 1911.

What genre is White Peacock?

It is usually shelved as Historical Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of White Peacock?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 12 h 48 min.

What books are similar to White Peacock?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, The Great Gatsby and The Wind in the Willows.

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