This paper explores the literary use of
landscape in D.H. Lawrence's "Sons and Lovers" and in William Golding's "Pincher
Martin". The paper claims that both Lawrence and Golding manipulate
landscape for a specific purpose in their works. The paper explores both of these novels, commenting upon the stylistic uses of landscape, a
literary device that may be employed towards the fulfillment of a particular artistic theme. Both D.H. Lawrence and William Golding make use of landscape in this fashion. Citing many specific examples from the novels, and drawing upon a wealth of bibliographic resources, the paper is relevant to any discussion of Lawrence, Golding or twentieth century literature.