Spanning over a period of sixty-five years, from the 1840s to 1905,
The Rainbow by D.H Lawrence follows three generations of the
Brangwen family, mapping the change in their romantic relationships
amid the industrialization of Great Britain. Their story begins
when Tom Brangwen meets a Polish widow named Lydia. The two soon
fall in love and get married, though they find that their cultural
differences cause more issues than they imagined. Due to a cultural
and language barrier, Lydia and Tom find it difficult to connect to
one another, but they stay persistent and remain together
regardless. Since Lydia had a child with her late husband, Tom
adopted her daughter, Anna, as one of his own. When Anna gets
married, she and her husband Will shift the focus to their romance,
which begins as an innocent and happy affair. During the early
phases of their relationship and marriage, Anna and Will were
wrapped up into each other, unaware of anything else except for
their love. But this romantic daze cannot last for forever. Anna
soon returns to reality, much quicker than Will, which causes a
rift in their relationship, especially when they have children.
Their youngest daughter, Ursula, is able to live more freely than
any of the other Brangwen's. Though she feels the societal pressure
that is forced upon her as a woman, Ursula is more concerned with
being independent and happy. She is passionate and sensual, seeking
out many romantic relationships, including one with her female
schoolteacher. But as she grows older, she meets a sweet British
solider named Anton. The two remain in an extended and happy
relationship, but as the possibility of marriage grows near, Ursula
must decide if she feels ready to make such as commitment, or if
she ever even wants to be a married woman. Presented in sensual and
emotional prose, D.H Lawrence's The Rainbow effortlessly tackles
taboo topics and complex protagonists. With themes of feminism,
family, love, homosexuality, and religious rebellion, The Rainbow
has invited controversy since the first year it was published,
leading it to be banned in Great Britain. Modern readers can now
enjoy what the original audience was scandalized by, divulging in a
rich storyline of complicated love affairs. This edition of The
Rainbow by D.H Lawrence features a new, eye-catching cover design
and is printed in a font that is both readable and modern.
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