The White Peacock

The Novel Is Set In The English Midlands Countryside Particularly In The Fictional Village Of Woodhouse Which Is Based On Lawrence'S Own Childhood Home Of Eastwood In Nottinghamshire. It Explores The Lives And Relationships Of Characters From The Local Gentry And Working-Class Families. The Central Characters Include George Saxton A Young Man Who Returns To His Family Home After Studying In London And His Relationships With Various Women Including His Cousin Cecily And Her Friend Clara Dawes. The Novel Delves Into Themes Of Love Desire Class Conflict And The Impact Of Industrialization On Rural Life.