When Gertrude Coppard, a refined young woman, meets Walter Morel, a
rough coalminer, at a Christmas party dance, they feel immediately
drawn to each other. After a short romance defined by physical
attraction, the couple decide to marry. However, Gertrude soon
realizes the financial difficulties of trying to survive off of
Walter's measly salary. These troubles quickly cause the two to
fight and grow apart. Walter begins to drink the little money they
have away, retreating to a bar every night. Once he becomes
abusive, Gertrude becomes dedicated to ensuring that her children
do not turn out like their father, and decides to reinvest her love
into her two sons, William and Paul. Her oldest, William, is her
favorite, and her love is reciprocated; William is only willing to
be separated from her when he begins a new job in London, rising
from his poor social class. When Paul, Gertrude's youngest, suffers
from pneumonia, she realizes how much she cares for him as well.
Unlike William, Paul feels smothered by his mother's attention,
growing complex emotions about her. Both drawn to and disgusted by
Gertrude, Paul decides to venture out and find love. When Paul
meets Miriam, a smart and kind farmer's daughter, he feels that
they are a great match. Gertrude, however, does not approve.
Haunted by this and feeling unsatisfied, Paul leaves Miriam for
Clara, a feminist divorcee. Still, Paul is worried about his
mother. He realizes that he is the sole cause of her happiness;
without his attention, Gertrude has nothing. Conflicted, Paul
becomes torn between chasing his own happiness or appeasing his
mother. Sons and Lovers by D.H Lawrence is a sensational portrayal
of a generational clash and the differing types of abusive
relationships. In 1999, the Modern Library ranked Sons and Lovers
as ninth on a list of the top one-hundred best novels from the 20th
century. Since then, the narrative has also inspired several film
adaptations. With strong, sentimental, and scandalous prose, D.H
Lawrence creates a narrative that is not soon to be forgotten. This
edition of Sons and Lovers by D.H Lawrence features an eye-catching
cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and
readable, crafting a reading experience for contemporary audiences
that is filled with enjoyment and ease.
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