The Virgin and the Gipsy

The volume features Lawrence's notable late works, primarily focusing on two impactful novellas, The Virgin and the Gipsy and The Escaped Cock, which explore themes of escape and sexual awakening. Accompanied by four short stories and three fragments, this edition restores the author's original texts, correcting prior censorship and transmission errors. An introduction provides historical context, while notes clarify allusions and other significant elements, enhancing the reader's understanding of these rich narratives.