After the release of D.H Lawrence's compelling novel, Sons and
Lovers, which details a complicated and borderline abusive
relationship between a mother and son, many critics sought issues
with the content, accusing Lawrence of writing a shameful and
incestuous novel. Amid this criticism, Lawrence was inspired to
write Fantasia of the Unconscious, explaining the themes and topics
that often find their way into his work while defending himself
against the raging criticism of Sons and Lovers. Though Lawrence
admits his bias, as well as acknowledging that he is not a
scientist nor a scholar, he supports his psychoanalytic claims and
raises concerns that had previously been unvoiced. First, Lawrence
debunks popular Freudian psychology and Oedipus theories, mainly to
defend his novel, Sons and Lovers, which was semi-autobiographical,
from the claims that the mother and son depicted in the novel had a
sexual relationship. Lawrence continues to analyze social practices
and expectations of marriage, raising children, education, and
political action. He challenged the very idea of self, which is a
cornerstone of Western culture. Furthermore, Lawrence articulates
the mental struggles that exists between emotional and intellectual
identities, discussing the polarity of each and the cases in which
they intersect, causing a turmoil of contradiction. Though he is
not trained in the science, D.H Lawrence spent a lifetime writing
about human observations that others found too grotesque or taboo
to acknowledge, allowing Lawrence to have a certain expertise on
such issues. With psychoanalytic theory, Lawrence supports his
views, theories, and philosophies that often invited controversy in
the literary and social realm. With poem-like prose and abstract
ideas, D.H Lawrence proposes theories that surprises and compels
readers. Described as being ahead of its time, Fantasia of the
Unconscious introduces ideas that can be examined in practice in
modern society. With insight on topics of education, marriage, and
social norms, Fantasia of the Unconscious is an illuminating guide
to D.H Lawrence's other works. This edition of Fantasia of the
Unconscious is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a
new, eye-catching cover design to cater to contemporary readers.
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