D. H. Lawrence

Gebundenes Buch

Quetzalcoatl

Beschreibung

The first scholarly edition of the original Quetzalcoatl, an early version of the novel The Plumed Serpent.

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

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 452
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 222mm x 145mm x 30mm
• Gewicht: 765g
• ISBN-13: 9781107004078
• ISBN-10: 1107004071
• Artikelnr.: 32711017