From the Second World War (see TBR: 1) to the First, specifically rural England at the time, and a short novel by D.H. Lawrence. The Fox is set on an ailing Berkshire farm where the struggles of Nellie March and Jill Barford are made the more difficult by the predations of a fox among the chickens. "When a young soldier turns up and begins to interfere with the farm and the lives of the two women, they must find ways to react to this new fox in their midst.
"A compelling study of the question of power, gender and sexuality, as well as a realistic portrayal of wartime England [which highlights] Lawrence's inimitable gift for psychological observation and dramatic description".
Having had a bit of a Lawrence craze some years ago, it's a long time since I've read him, and this book - which looks as though it will be intense, rich and atmospheric - seems like a good re-introduction to him. The edition is from Oneworld Classics, by the way.
Two trivial points: isn't that cover photograph glorious, and DHL and I share a birthday with Jessica Mitford and Sarah Salway.
Sounds like an interesting read!
On the b'day front (since mine is tomorrow, May 24): I share mine with Bob Dylan, Michael Chabon (same year, too: we're twins!), Queen Victoria, and. . . the Brooklyn Bridge!
Posted by: Becky | 23 May 2009 at 01:22 PM
That's a very varied group, Becky, and many happy returns for tomorrow! (We're celebrating a birthday and an anniversary here today).
Posted by: Cornflower | 23 May 2009 at 02:06 PM
Don't know if you spotted my recent review of The Fox - I really enjoyed it. If you click on my name it should get to the post...
Posted by: Simon T | 25 May 2009 at 06:10 PM
Or not...
http://stuck-in-a-book.blogspot.com/2009/05/foxed.html
Posted by: Simon T | 25 May 2009 at 06:10 PM