D. H. Lawrence

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D. H. Lawrence

Late Essays and Articles

Herausgeber: Boulton, James T.

Beschreibung

Thirty-nine essays and articles, written by D. H. Lawrence in the period between 1926 and his death in 1930, are collected in this volume. They include the contentious introduction to his own volume of Paintings, the highly controversial essay Pornography and Obscenity, and two autobiographical pieces never published before.

Autor

Born on September 11, 1885, in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England, David Herbert Lawrence was the fourth child of a coal miner and a former schoolteacher. His upbringing in a working-class family deeply influenced his literary themes, particularly the tensions between industrialization and nature. Lawrence's early education and experiences in his hometown laid the foundation for his future works.In 1912, Lawrence met Frieda Weekley, with whom he eloped to Europe, marking the beginning of his extensive travels. This period saw the creation of some of his most significant novels, including Sons and Lovers (1913) and The Rainbow (1915), which explored complex human relationships and societal constraints. His candid portrayal of sexuality and critique of industrial society often led to controversy and censorship.Despite facing persecution and public misrepresentation, Lawrence continued to produce influential works across various genres. His final novel, Lady Chatterley's Lover (1928), was notorious for its explicit content and faced numerous legal challenges. Lawrence's relentless exploration of human emotions and social norms has solidified his legacy as a pivotal figure in modernist literature.

Produktdetails

• The Cambridge Edition of the Works of D. H. Lawrence
• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 466
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. Juni 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 576g
• ISBN-13: 9781107461833
• ISBN-10: 1107461839
• Artikelnr.: 41124377