The Virgin and the Gipsy
Exploring Desire and Societal Norms in 1920s EnglandBy D. H. Lawrence
Length3h 31m
About this audiobook
D. H. Lawrence's "The Virgin and the Gipsy" is a compelling exploration of sexuality, class, and the struggle for self-identity set against a backdrop of early 20th-century England. Through its lyrical prose and rich symbolism, the novella interweaves the lives of its protagonists'Äîa sheltered young woman and a free-spirited Gipsy'Äîchallenging societal norms and conventions. Lawrence deftly employs stream-of-consciousness techniques, blending realism with philosophical introspection, which immerses readers in the characters' inner conflicts and desires, emphasizing the tension between the repressive rigidity of bourgeois society and the liberating force of genuine passion. Lawrence, an influential figure in modernist literature, draws on his own experiences with sexuality, class, and family dynamics to breathe life into his characters and themes. His background, including a tumultuous relationship with his own upbringing in a coal-mining family, profoundly informs his critique of social conventions, making this novella not only a personal reflection but also a broader commentary on the human condition. Recommended for readers interested in a profound examination of societal expectations versus personal fulfillment, "The Virgin and the Gipsy" is essential for understanding Lawrence'Äôs enduring legacy in literature. Its vivid characters and thought-provoking themes will resonate with anyone seeking to grapple with the complexities of love and liberation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length3 hrs 31 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text (pt. 1)
3Text (pt. 2)
Mare e SardegnaD. H. Lawrence10h 10m$18 · $0.00
Amores: PoemsD. H. Lawrence2h 27m$2 · $0.00
The Woman Who Rode Away and other storiesD. H. Lawrence12h 53m$2 · $0.00
El Amante de Lady ChatterleyD. H. Lawrence15h 29m$1 · $0.00
The Man Who DiedD. H. Lawrence2h$2 · $0.00
John Thomas and Lady JaneD. H. Lawrence14h 25m$1 · $0.00
Studies in Classic American LiteratureD. H. Lawrence8h 9m$1 · $0.00
The Lost GirlD. H. Lawrence14h 18m$2 · $0.00
Collected Short StoriesD. H. Lawrence12h 39m$2 · $0.00
The White PeacockD. H. Lawrence15h 24m$2 · $0.00
Women in LoveD. H. Lawrence15h 49m$2 · $0.00
Sons and Lovers & Lady Chatterley's LoverD. H. Lawrence32h 55m$1 · $0.00
El Amante de Lady ChatterleyD. H. Lawrence15h 32m$1 · $0.00
Der MarienkäferD. H. Lawrence9h 2m$2 · $0.00
El Amante de Lady ChatterleyD. H. Lawrence15h 35m$2 · $0.00
D. H. Lawrence - NovellenD. H. Lawrence20h 4m$2 · $0.00
Die größten Literaturklassiker der LustD. H. Lawrence, Emily Brontë, Hedwig Courths-Mahler, Gustave Flaubert, Lew Tolstoi, André Gide, Alexandre Dumas, Emile Zola, Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, Stendhal, Nathaniel Hawthorne219h 38m$2 · $0.00
Hijos y AmantesD. H. Lawrence19h 48m$2 · $0.00
Etruscan Places (Summarized Edition)D. H. Lawrence2h 14m$2
The Complete Works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky: Novels, Short Stories and Autobiographical WritingsFyodor Dostoyevsky270h 59m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works: Charlotte, Emily, Anne, Patrick & Branwell BrontëCharlotte Brontë, Anne Brontë, Emily Brontë138h 12m$1 · $0.00
L. M. Montgomery – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & MemoirsLucy Maud Montgomery155h 55m$2 · $0.00
MARK TWAIN: 12 Novels, 195 Short Stories, Autobiography, 10 Travel Books, 160+ Essays & Speeches (Illustrated)Mark Twain415h 9m5 (2)$2 · $0.00
The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0.00
The Complete Works of TolstoyLeo Tolstoy412h 44m$1 · $0.00
Louisa May Alcott: 16 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)Louisa May Alcott141h 35m$2 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
The Complete Works of Oscar WildeOscar Wilde80h 38m$1 · $0.00
The Complete Books of F. Scott Fitzgerald (all his 5 novels + all 4 short story collections published during his lifetime)F. Scott Fitzgerald86h 48m$2 · $0.00
The Count of Monte Cristo (With Original Illustrations)Alexandre Dumas54h 7m$1 · $0.00
Braving the TruthRachel Held Evans11h 31m$29 · $0.00
Richard Wagamese SelectedRichard Wagamese3h 14m$15
Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35
Henry V (The Play, Historical Background and Analysis of the Character in the Play)William Shakespeare, William Hazlitt8h 40m$1 · $0.00
Pathways to LightPrakash Amte7h 6m$8
The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)Edward S. Curtis, Frederick Webb Hodge6h$2 · $0.00
The Holy BibleKing James99h 50m$12 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of the Brontë Sisters (8 Novels: Jane Eyre, Shirley, Villette, The Professor, Emma, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall)Charlotte Brontë, Emily Brontë, Anne Brontë118h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Works of Jules VerneJules Verne247h 39m$2 · $0.00
Hell Divers XII: HeroesNicholas Sansbury Smith13h 18m$27
EmberJeffrey Wilson, Brian Andrews13h 58m$23
The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m5 (1)$1 · $0.00
Desperate MeasuresBrenda Jackson8h 59m$28 · $0.00
Shōgun, Part TwoJames Clavell29h 16m$40
Searching For ThanksgivingS.E. Smith4h 24m$20
Naughty 4Brenda Hampton7h 30m$17
The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35
Anne Shirley (Complete 14 Book Collection)Lucy Maud Montgomery126h 16m$2 · $0.00
The DopemanJaQuavis Coleman5h 25m$20
Sherlock Holmes: The Ultimate CollectionArthur Conan Doyle59h 49m$5 · $0.00
WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m4.2 (5)$29 · $0.00
Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20
Sons of Valor II: Violence of ActionBrian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson12h 34m$23
Malevolent MagicMildred Abbott7h 13m$17
Look TwiceEva Hudson9h 48m$20
Bikes, Toys, and Hot BoyzGenesis Woods, Shantaé13h 9m$23
The Natchez Burning TrilogyGreg Iles96h 18m$53 · $0.00
War LordBernard Cornwell13h 21m$33 · $0.00
Ghetto BastardK’wan7h 37m$20
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