D. H. Lawrence

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Women in Love - D.H. Lawrence (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

Women in Love, by D.H. Lawrence, is a bold and psychologically intense novel that explores the complexities of human relationships, emotional intimacy, and the tensions between individuality and connection. As a sequel to The Rainbow, it follows the lives of sisters Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen as they navigate love, desire, and existential questioning in early 20th-century England. Their romantic entanglements with Rupert Birkin and Gerald Crich serve as a vehicle for Lawrence to examine the contradictions of modern life, the limits of rationality, and the search for spiritual and emotional fulfillment. Since its publication, Women in Love has been recognized for its innovative narrative style and its raw, unflinching portrayal of passion and psychological struggle. Lawrence blends philosophical discourse with lyrical prose to critique industrial society and explore the deeper impulses that govern human behavior. The novel's intensity and its exploration of both heterosexual and homoerotic relationships challenged the norms of its time and continue to provoke discussion. The enduring relevance of Women in Love lies in its fearless inquiry into the human condition-its emotional depth, its exploration of power dynamics in love, and its questioning of conventional values. It stands as a key work in modernist literature, offering a rich, provocative vision of love, identity, and the often tumultuous pursuit of meaning.

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D. H. Lawrence was an English writer, poet, and essayist, widely regarded as one of the most significant and controversial literary figures of the early 20th century. Born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, Lawrence is best known for his novels that explore themes such as emotional intimacy, individual freedom, sexuality, and the dehumanizing effects of industrialization. His work challenged the restrictive norms of his time, often facing censorship, yet it left a lasting mark on modern literature. Lawrence's work is often deeply psychological and autobiographical, drawing on his experiences in industrial England and his complex personal relationships. His first major novel, Sons and Lovers (1913), is a semi-autobiographical exploration of the Oedipal tensions between a young man and his mother. His later novels, including The Rainbow (1915) and Women in Love (1920), delve into human sexuality, gender dynamics, and the quest for personal fulfillment. During his lifetime, Lawrence was both celebrated and condemned for the boldness of his themes and the openness with which he addressed sexuality. He was often misunderstood by critics and moral authorities, yet his work profoundly influenced later writers and thinkers, especially those concerned with personal freedom, artistic expression, and the complexity of human desire. His exploration of eroticism was not mere provocation but part of a broader philosophical inquiry into authenticity, connection, and vitality in the modern world. Lawrence believed that industrialization and rationalism suppressed the instincts and passions that make life meaningful.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lebooks Editora
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. September 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788583864738
• Artikelnr.: 73899967