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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. LADY CHATTERLEY’S LOVER was
banned on its publication in 1928, creating a storm of controversy.
Lawrence tells the story of Constance Chatterley’s marriage to
Sir Clifford, an aristocratic and an intellectual who is paralyzed
from the waist down after the First World War. Desperate for an
heir and embarrassed by his inability to satisfy his wife, Clifford
suggests that she have an affair. Constance, troubled by her
husband’s words, finds herself involved in a passionate
relationship with their gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. Lawrence’s
vitriolic denunciations of industrialism and class division come
together in his vivid depiction of the profound emotional and
physical connection between a couple otherwise divided by station
and society.
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Lost Girl (Hardcover)
D. H Lawrence; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R440
Discovery Miles 4 400
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HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of
best-loved, essential classics. LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER was banned
on its publication in 1928, creating a storm of controversy.
Lawrence tells the story of Constance Chatterley's marriage to Sir
Clifford, an aristocratic and an intellectual who is paralyzed from
the waist down after the First World War. Desperate for an heir and
embarrassed by his inability to satisfy his wife, Clifford suggests
that she have an affair. Constance, troubled by her husband's
words, finds herself involved in a passionate relationship with
their gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. Lawrence's vitriolic
denunciations of industrialism and class division come together in
his vivid depiction of the profound emotional and physical
connection between a couple otherwise divided by station and
society.
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Aaron's Rod (Paperback)
D. H Lawrence; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R333
R276
Discovery Miles 2 760
Save R57 (17%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Aaron Sisson lives a humble life in the English Midlands. He works
as a union official for the coal mines, but his real passion is
music. As an amateur, but very talented flautist, Aaron dreams of a
big career as a beloved musician. Though, with his small community
and unglamorous job at the coal mine, this dream seems
unattainable. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, and unsatisfied at
work, Aaron becomes more and more frustrated with his life.
Finally, when he feels that he cannot take it any longer, Aaron
abandons his two kids and wife to run away to Italy. As he begins
his journey Aaron feels hopeful for the first time in a long time.
However, the journey proves to be more trouble than Aaron expected.
When he falls ill, he befriends Rawdon Lilly, a cynical writer.
After Rawdon nurses Aaron through his sickness, Aaron is free to
continue on to Florence. Upon entering a social circle of
intellectuals and artists, he experiences a higher level of
conversation-discussions about politics, leadership, and
expression. Feeling liberated, Aaron has an affair with an
aristocratic woman, excited at all the new pleasures he is
experiencing. Of course, it comes at a cost. In a city struggling
in the aftermath of a war that wiped out generations, talks of
revolution and change echo in the streets, and Aaron's eyes are
opened to social and political problems he had never considered.
With complicated characters and beautifully written prose, Aaron's
Rod by the prolific author, D.H Lawrence, is a unique perspective
on how World War affected the individual. Looking beyond just the
death toll of the war, Aaron's Rod examines those who were left
behind, the political turmoil that followed, and the emotional
plight of the individual. With allusions to the bible and
complicated questions on both the battle and partnership between
art and intellect, Aaron's Rod poses thought-provoking questions
about all levels of Western society. This edition of Aaron's Rod by
D.H Lawrence is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features
a unique and eye-catching new cover design. With these
accommodations, Aaron's Rod is restored to its original genius
while being updated to modern standards.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'There was one place in the world that stood
solid and did not melt into unreality: the place where his mother
was. Everybody else could grow shadowy, almost non-existent to him,
but she could not.' In his quest to find his emotional and
independent self, Paul Morel is torn between the strong, Oedipal
bond he has with his mother and the relationships he forges as a
young adult, with chaste Miriam and the provocative Clara. As Paul
matures and struggles with his own and his mother's feelings
towards the other women in his life, Lawrence expertly crafts a
timeless and universal story of family, love and the relationships
that define us.
Notes and Introduction by David Ellis, University of Kent at
Canterbury. With its four-letter words and its explicit
descriptions of sexual intercourse, Lady Chatterley's Lover is the
novel with which D.H. Lawrence is most often associated. First
published privately in Florence in 1928, it only became a
world-wide best-seller after Penguin Books had successfully
resisted an attempt by the British Director of Public Prosecutions
to prevent them offering an unexpurgated edition. The famous 'Lady
Chatterley trial' heralded the sexual revolution of the coming
decades and signalled the defeat of Establishment prudery. Yet
Lawrence himself was hardly a liberationist and the conservativism
of many aspects of his novel would later lay it open to attacks
from the political avant-garde and from feminists. The story of how
the wife of Sir Clifford Chatterley responds when her husband
returns from the war paralysed from the waist down, and of the
tender love which then develops between her and her husband's
gamekeeper, is a complex one open to a variety of conflicting
interpretations. This edition of the novel offers an occasion for a
new generation of readers to discover what all the fuss was about;
to appraise Lawrence's bitter indictment of modern industrial
society, and to ask themselves what lessons there might be for the
21st century in his intense exploration of the complicated
relations between love and sex.
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The Lost Girl (Hardcover)
D. H Lawrence; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R432
Discovery Miles 4 320
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Alvina Houghton is bored by her little town, and feels trapped
after her plans to elope with her lover falls through. Though she
had previously dreamed of training as a nurse, Alvina is unsure
what to do with her life. Alvina comes of age as her father, James,
faces the failure of his business. She has a difficult relationship
with her father. He is a man who never fully indulged in his
passions, but has made eccentric financial decisions. In attempt to
secure his daughter's upbringing and save his fortune, James buys a
theater. There, he employs many traveling artists, as well as a
handsome and sensual Italian man named Ciccio. After meeting the
man, Alvina feels drawn to him, especially since he is
well-traveled. The two share a slow-burn courtship, and after a
lifetime of being raised around stifled passion, Alvina feels
alive. Seduced by Ciccio and desperate for adventure, Alvina
decides to run away with Ciccio, fleeing to Naples. As she leaves
behind her life of security, comfort, and predictability, Alvina
starts to explore desire, spontaneity, and her sexual freedom. Free
to do as she wishes with Ciccio, Alvina explores Naples and her own
sexual awakening, feeling independent and unfettered. However, even
as she finds herself, Alvina also faces the reality of such
fleeting freedom. D.H Lawrence's The Lost Girl is an emotionally
compelling narrative featuring strong characters, wit, and prose
that is both beautiful and bitter. With themes of feminism, class
divisions, and family, The Lost Girl is a relatable story that
leaves readers considering fate and the future. Through meticulous
detail, readers are given valuable insight on the class
distinctions and societal expectations of the 1920s in Europe. D.H
Lawrence's The Lost Girl was awarded the James Tait Black Memorial
Prize in 1920 to congratulate its gripping narrative and compelling
characters. Now presented in an easy-to-read font and with a
striking new cover design, this edition of The Lost Girl by D.H
Lawrence restores the novel to modern standards while respecting
its original mastery. With these accommodations, contemporary
audiences are treated to a reading experience that is both
accessible and luxurious.
Honoring his practice of tackling the taboo, esteemed author D.H
Lawrence created a collection of evocative short fiction in The
Prussian Officer and Other Stories. With themes of feminism and
sexuality, The Prussian Officer and Other Stories examines varying
levels and types of the abuse of power so common among men and
government officials, especially in the 20th century. The Daughters
of the Vicar depicts the aftermath of an unstable family as it
follows Mary and Louisa, who are both sisters and best friends. Due
to their father's poor financial position and their parent's
loveless marriage, Mary and Louisa's family is severely struggling.
The women work as teachers to offer financial support, but when
that proves to be too little, Mary is forced to marry a hideous an
uncultured rich man. Miserable and dreading the rest of her life,
Mary tries to warn Louisa from doing the same. Exploring similar
topics, Second Best follows two sisters struggling with their
identity and love life. Odour of Chrysanthemums depicts a later
narrative of marriage than the aforementioned, as it portrays a
woman's emotional journey after being drained by her marriage.
Separated into three parts, Odour of Chrysanthemums begins with the
woman and her children waiting for her husband to return home,
assuming he was at a pub. However, as the wait continues, they
begin to suspect something more sinister may have occurred.
Finally, the title story, The Prussian Officer stars a single
military captain who feels that he has wasted his youth. In
contrast, his orderly is young and in a happy relationship, making
his captain jealous. Desiring his youth and feeling sexually
attracted to the young man, the captain tries to ruin the orderly's
relationship and starts to abuse him, driving the young man to a
dangerous decision. This collection of sentimental and compelling
stories depicts sinister human truths and the depths of the despair
societal expectations force upon people. With this careful and
brutally honest portrayal, modern audiences are able to both
observe the culture of 20th century England as well as consider
dark human truths that are still prevalent today. This edition of
The Prussian Officer and Other Stories by D.H Lawrence features a
new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern and
easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible experience for
contemporary readers.
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.
Love Poems and Others by D.H Lawrence features thirty-two poems of
various lengths. With themes of love, marriage, gender, sexuality
and emotional health, Lawrence's work is both relatable and
revolutionary. Separated into three sections, Love Poems and Others
addresses an eclectic variety of human struggles. The first
section, Love Poems explores how gender changes the expectations of
love and sex. Through the portrayal of the search for love, this
section examines the almost violent human need for connection,
pondering how society both enables and prevents this instinctual
need. The next section, Dialect reproduces and preserves the
language and concerns of the people in Nottinghamshire, England, a
county in the East Midlands in which D.H Lawrence spent most of his
youth. Through the honest depiction of this region, modern-day
readers are afforded the privileged understanding of this historic
area as Lawrence portrays the intricacies of the people who once
lived there. The final section of Love Poems and Others is titled
Schoolmaster. Following the narrative of a schoolmaster, this
section explores themes of masculinity and youth. Each of the
thirty-two poems featured in Love Poems and Others is crafted with
masterful rhythm, vivid imagery, and tender sentiment. Through the
use of accessible language and relatable themes, Lawrence explores
the taboo and unspoken in his poetry, provoking strong reactions.
Including provocative perspectives, honest depictions, and
representation of a local culture and dialect, Love Poems and
Others proves to be as insightful as it is beautiful. Originally
published over one-hundred years ago in 1915, D.H Lawrence's Love
Poems and Others simultaneously preserves the culture and customs
of his time while also addressing social issues that modern society
still struggles with, attesting to the timelessness of the human
spirit. Featuring fan-favorite poems such as Lilies in the Fire and
Dog-Tired, this edition of Love Poems and Others by D.H Lawrence is
now presented with a stunning new cover design and is printed in an
easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, modern readers are
able to appreciate the gorgeous and substantial verses of the
prolific and provocative author and poet, D.H Lawrence.
Famously banned for indecency, Lawrence’s final novel is one of the most notorious and passionate love stories in literature.
Constance Reid, Lady Chatterley, is a young woman trapped in an unfulfilling marriage to an aristocrat whose war wounds have left him paralyzed. After her husband demands that she provide him with an heir, she enters into a liaison with their gamekeeper, a working-class man named Oliver Mellors. As their illicit relationship grows in tenderness, mutual respect, and sensual passion, Constance discovers that true fulfillment requires a real connection of both mind and body.
Shocking to its original audience for its cross-class romance as well as for its explicit depictions of sex, the novel has long been hailed as the summit of Lawrence's artistic achievement and one of the most influential novels of the twentieth century.
With beautiful prose and defined characters, England, My England is
a collection of ten works of short fiction written by the
provocative and controversial author, D.H Lawrence. Many of these
stories are set during and revolve around World War , such as
Wintry Peacock. When her husband goes off to war, a woman finds
herself moving in with her in-laws as she eagerly waits for his
return. Around the time he is meant to come home, a letter arrives
for him, written in French. Sent by the husband's mistress, the
letter details the affair he had, and that the mistress was with
child because of it. Though the letter also warned of the
mistress's plans to move to England with her baby to be with the
husband, the wife was unable to translate the French, leading to a
situation of unfortunate misdirect and miscommunication. Other
stories among this collection focus on the unfair societal
expectations of women. You Touched Me follows the story of an
adopted son and dying patriarch blackmailing an eldest daughter
into marrying the son. Samson and Delilah depicts the complicated
reunion of a husband and wife after the husband had abandoned his
wife and newborn child fifteen years prior. Fannie and Annie
excellently portrays the societal pressure for women to settle for
less as it depicts Fannie, a well-educated woman, returning to her
hometown to marry an unmotivated man who has illicit affairs with
other women. Exploring the opposite perspective of a similar
situation, The Primrose Path inspects the consequences of a man who
lives a fleeting lifestyle-jumping from place to place, job to job,
and woman to woman. Features themes of love, feminism, and
sexuality, D.H Lawrence explores complicated relationships during
the 20th century amid a world war and unjust and harmful social
expectations. England, My England explores issues of society with a
dark and biting tone, creating narratives that are not easily
forgotten, and relate to ever-present human struggles. This edition
of England, My England by D.H Lawrence features a new eye-catching
cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and
readable to cater to a contemporary audience.
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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Women in Love (Paperback)
D. H Lawrence; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R415
Discovery Miles 4 150
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Women in Love is D.H Lawrence’s sequel to The
Rainbow, and is widely considered by critics to be Lawrence’s
best novel. It tells the story of the young Brangwen sisters and
their struggles with relationships and power during the time
leading up to the first world war. Though controversial for its
depictions of sexuality and the destructive power of some
relationships, Women in Love is considered one of the best examples
of twentieth century English literature ever written. Â
Honoring his practice of tackling the taboo, esteemed author D.H
Lawrence created a collection of evocative short fiction in The
Prussian Officer and Other Stories. With themes of feminism and
sexuality, The Prussian Officer and Other Stories examines varying
levels and types of the abuse of power so common among men and
government officials, especially in the 20th century. The Daughters
of the Vicar depicts the aftermath of an unstable family as it
follows Mary and Louisa, who are both sisters and best friends. Due
to their father's poor financial position and their parent's
loveless marriage, Mary and Louisa's family is severely struggling.
The women work as teachers to offer financial support, but when
that proves to be too little, Mary is forced to marry a hideous an
uncultured rich man. Miserable and dreading the rest of her life,
Mary tries to warn Louisa from doing the same. Exploring similar
topics, Second Best follows two sisters struggling with their
identity and love life. Odour of Chrysanthemums depicts a later
narrative of marriage than the aforementioned, as it portrays a
woman's emotional journey after being drained by her marriage.
Separated into three parts, Odour of Chrysanthemums begins with the
woman and her children waiting for her husband to return home,
assuming he was at a pub. However, as the wait continues, they
begin to suspect something more sinister may have occurred.
Finally, the title story, The Prussian Officer stars a single
military captain who feels that he has wasted his youth. In
contrast, his orderly is young and in a happy relationship, making
his captain jealous. Desiring his youth and feeling sexually
attracted to the young man, the captain tries to ruin the orderly's
relationship and starts to abuse him, driving the young man to a
dangerous decision. This collection of sentimental and compelling
stories depicts sinister human truths and the depths of the despair
societal expectations force upon people. With this careful and
brutally honest portrayal, modern audiences are able to both
observe the culture of 20th century England as well as consider
dark human truths that are still prevalent today. This edition of
The Prussian Officer and Other Stories by D.H Lawrence features a
new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern and
easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible experience for
contemporary readers.
With beautiful prose and defined characters, England, My England is
a collection of ten works of short fiction written by the
provocative and controversial author, D.H Lawrence. Many of these
stories are set during and revolve around World War â… , such
as Wintry Peacock. When her husband goes off to war, a woman finds
herself moving in with her in-laws as she eagerly waits for his
return. Around the time he is meant to come home, a letter arrives
for him, written in French. Sent by the husband’s mistress, the
letter details the affair he had, and that the mistress was with
child because of it. Though the letter also warned of the
mistress’s plans to move to England with her baby to be with the
husband, the wife was unable to translate the French, leading to a
situation of unfortunate misdirect and miscommunication. Other
stories among this collection focus on the unfair societal
expectations of women. You Touched Me follows the story of an
adopted son and dying patriarch blackmailing an eldest daughter
into marrying the son. Samson and Delilah depicts the complicated
reunion of a husband and wife after the husband had abandoned his
wife and newborn child fifteen years prior. Fannie and Annie
excellently portrays the societal pressure for women to settle for
less as it depicts Fannie, a well-educated woman, returning to her
hometown to marry an unmotivated man who has illicit affairs with
other women. Exploring the opposite perspective of a similar
situation, The Primrose Path inspects the consequences of a man who
lives a fleeting lifestyle—jumping from place to place, job to
job, and woman to woman. Features themes of love, feminism, and
sexuality, D.H Lawrence explores complicated relationships during
the 20th century amid a world war and unjust and harmful social
expectations. England, My England explores issues of society with a
dark and biting tone, creating narratives that are not easily
forgotten, and relate to ever-present human struggles. This edition
of England, My England by D.H Lawrence features a new eye-catching
cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and
readable to cater to a contemporary audience.
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The Rainbow (Paperback)
D. H Lawrence; Contributions by Mint Editions
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R414
Discovery Miles 4 140
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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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.
It's risky work, handlin' men, my lass. For when a woman builds her
life on men, either husbands or sons, she builds on summat as
sooner or later brings the house down crash on her head - yi, she
does. In Husbands and Sons, Ben Power has interwoven three of D. H.
Lawrence's greatest dramas, The Daughter-in-Law, A Collier's Friday
Night and The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd. Together, they describe the
community Lawrence came from with fierce tenderness, evoking a
now-vanished world of manual labour and working-class pride. On the
cracked border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire stands the village
of Eastwood. The women of the village, wives and mothers, struggle
to hold their families and their own souls together in the shadow
of the great Brinsley pit. Husband and Sons by D. H. Lawrence,
adapted by Ben Power, premiered at the National Theatre, London, in
October 2015 in a co-production with Royal Exchange Theatre.
With an Introduction and Notes by David Ellis, University of Kent
at Canterbury. Lawrence's reputation as a novelist has often meant
that his achievements in poetry have failed to receive the
recognition they deserve. This edition brings together, in a form
he himself sanctioned, his Collected Poems of 1928, the
unexpurgated version of Pansies, and Nettles, adding to these
volumes the contents of the two notebooks in which he was still
writing poetry when he died in 1930. It therefore allows the reader
to trace the development of Lawrence as a poet and appreciate the
remarkable originality and distinctiveness of his achievement. Not
all the poems reprinted here are masterpieces but there is more
than enough quality to confirm Lawrence's status as one of the
greatest English writers of the twentieth century.
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 divorcée. 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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