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The Rainbow

By D. H. Lawrence
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The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence is a richly woven exploration of three generations of the Brangwen family. It delves into their personal and societal struggles with desires, identity, and connection. Set against the backdrop of changing English society, the novel captures the interplay between individual ambitions and collective expectations, focusing on themes of love, freedom, and personal growth.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring complex family dynamics and rich character development. Set in pre-modern England, it traces the lives and struggles of a family over several generations, delving into themes of individuality, sexuality, and societal expectations. If you're interested in deeply introspective narratives that challenge conventional norms, this story might captivate you.

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The Rainbow

When Tom Brangwen marries a Polish widow, Lydia Lensky, and adopts her daughter Anna as his own, he is unprepared for the conflict and passion that erupts between them.

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One of the great novels of the twentieth century, now in a wonderful new cover.

The Rainbow chronicles the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family over a period of more than 60 years, setting them against the emergence of modern England. The central figure of Ursula becomes the focus of Lawrence's examination of relationships and the conflicts they bring, and the inextricable mingling of the physical and the spiritual. Suffused with biblical imagery, The Rainbow addresses searching human issues in a setting of precise and vivid detail.

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The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence is often praised for its exploration of complex themes, particularly the interplay of conflicting ideological positions. Critics appreciate its rich dialogue that initiates an unresolved interplay between different perspectives, comparable to the works of Dostoevsky, offering deep insights into human relationships and societal norms.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141441382

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 March 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Mark Kinkead-Weekes
  • Edited by Anne Fernihough
  • Edited by James Wood

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 388g

Pages: 528

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D. H. Lawrence Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin 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 in 1915, Women In Love in 1920), and many others. James Wood is a visiting professor at Harvard. His latest book is The Irresponsible Self- On Laughter and the Novel (Cape).

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