"The Boy in the Bush" is a thrilling novel by D. H. Lawrence, derived from a story by Mollie Skinner called 'The House of Ellis.' Set in the 1880s on the Australian frontier, this story of adventure and romance unfolds against the backdrop of Lawrence's vivid and matchless prose. Inspired by Lawrence and his wife Frieda's stay at Skinner's...More
David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English writer and poet. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. Lawrence's writing explores issues such as sexuality, emotional health, vitality, spontaneity, and instinct.
Lawrence's opinions earned him many enemies and he endured official persecution, censorship, and misrepresentation of his creative work throughout the second half of his life, much of which he spent in a voluntary exile he called his "savage pilgrimage". At the time of his death, his public reputation was that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents. E. M. Forster, in an obituary...More
David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English writer and poet. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. Lawrence's writing explores issues such as sexuality, emotional health, vitality, spontaneity, and instinct.
Lawrence's opinions earned him many enemies and he endured official persecution, censorship, and misrepresentation of his creative work throughout the second half of his life, much of which he spent in a voluntary exile he called his "savage pilgrimage". At the time of his death, his public reputation was that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents. E. M. Forster, in an obituary notice, challenged this widely held view, describing him as "the greatest imaginative novelist of our generation." Later, the literary critic F. R. Leavis championed both his artistic integrity and his moral seriousness.
Book Summary
"The Boy in the Bush" is a thrilling novel by D. H. Lawrence, derived from a story by Mollie Skinner called 'The House of Ellis.' Set in the 1880s on the Australian frontier, this story of adventure and romance unfolds against the backdrop of Lawrence's vivid and matchless prose. Inspired by Lawrence and his wife Frieda's stay at Skinner's guesthouse in Darlington, Western Australia, the novel beautifully combines the local knowledge and background provided by Skinner with Lawrence's storytelling prowess. Prepare to be swept away as the pages come alive with the spirit of the Australian wilderness and the unforgettable characters who navigate its untamed beauty. "The Boy in the Bush" is a testament to the power of collaboration, offering readers an exciting and immersive journey through the heart of Western Australia's past.
D.h. Lawrence
