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Lady Chatterley's Lover

By D. H. Lawrence
Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics
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Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence delves into the life of Constance Reid, also known as Lady Chatterley, who finds herself trapped in a passionless marriage with her husband Clifford, a wealthy and emotionally distant man. Amidst the backdrop of post-World War I England, she embarks on an intense and transformative affair with Mellors, the gamekeeper on her husband's estate. Through this relationship, the novel explores themes of desire, class difference, and the human longing for emotional and physical connection.
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If you're drawn to exploring themes of love, class division, and societal constraints, this novel might captivate you with its intense emotional depth and controversial exploration of intimate relationships. Its powerful narrative challenges norms and stirs reflection on personal freedom and conformity.

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Lady Chatterley's Lover

Constance Chatterley feels trapped in her sexless marriage to the invalid Sir Clifford. Unable to fulfil his wife emotionally or physically, Clifford encourages her to have a liaison with a man of their own class. But Connie is attracted instead to her husband's gamekeeper.

Constance Chatterley feels trapped in her sexless marriage to the invalid Sir Clifford. Unable to fulfil his wife emotionally or physically, Clifford encourages her to have a liaison with a man of their own class.

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Beautifully designed, clothbound edition

Part of Penguin's beautiful hardback Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality colourful, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

Constance Chatterley feels trapped in her sexless marriage to the invalid Sir Clifford. Unable to fulfil his wife emotionally or physically, Clifford encourages her to have a liaison with a man of their own class. But Connie is attracted instead to her husband's gamekeeper and embarks on a passionate affair that brings new life to her stifled existence. Can she find a true equality with Mellors, despite the vast gulf between their positions in society?

One of the most controversial novels in English literature, Lady Chatterley's Lover is an erotically charged and psychologically powerful depiction of adult relationships.

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Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence has garnered mixed reviews over the years. Many reviewers praise its detailed exploration of themes such as class dynamics and emotional fulfillment, while it has also faced criticism for its explicit content and portrayal of sexuality. The novel is often regarded as a bold and candid examination of human intimacy and societal constraints.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141192482

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Doris Lessing
  • Introduction by Doris Lessing
  • Edited by Michael Squires
  • Edited by Paul Poplawski

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 400

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D. H. Lawrence Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Clothbound Classics

About the Author

D.H. Lawrence (1885-1930), English novelist, storywriter, critic, poet and painter, one of the greatest figures in 20th-century English literature. Among his works, Sons and Lovers appeared in 1913, The Rainbow (1915), Women In Love (1920), and many others.

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