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Lady Chatterley’s Lover

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Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence explores the intricate relationships between a woman named Constance, her aristocratic, paralysed husband Clifford, and the gamekeeper, Mellors, on their English estate. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, it delves into themes of class distinctions, emotional fulfillment, and personal liberation. Through richly described settings and introspective character development, Lawrence presents a powerful narrative on the search for genuine connection and passion amidst societal constraints.
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Lady Chatterley’s Lover

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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 intellectual who is paralysed 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.

Series: Collins Classics

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Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence has stirred both controversy and praise since its publication. Critics generally acknowledge its exploration of themes like class barriers and physical intimacy. The writing style and keen psychological insights are often highlighted, though some find its explicit content controversial. Balancing sensual description with deep socio-political commentary, it has sparked varied interpretations over the decades.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008542177

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 290g

Pages: 384

About the Author

An English novelist, poet, playwright, literary critic, and painter, D. H. Lawrence is best known for his novels Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Writing in the period leading up to and following the First World War, Lawrence’s work explores the nature of personal and sexual relationships in light of industrialization and the new culture of modernity.

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