New Releases by D. H. Lawrence

Constance Chatterley feels trapped in her marriage to Sir Clifford. He is paralyzed from the waist down, a war injury from World War I, and therefore unable to fulfill the marital duties, both physically and emotionally. He therefore encourages his wife to have an affair with a man from the same social class as them, but Constance is instead interested in Mellors, the new gamekeeper. With its exploration of sexuality and class, Lady Chatterley’s Lover [1929] is one of the most controversial novels in English literature. D. H. LAWRENCE [1885-1930] was one of the greatest English writers of the 20th century. Lawrence''s depictions of erotica and sexuality led to several of his novels being banned and censored. He lived in self-imposed exile for four years due to the reception of his novels.

In "Etruscan Places," D. H. Lawrence embarks on a profound journey through Italy''s ancient Etruscan landscapes, art, and culture, juxtaposing his introspective prose with vivid descriptions that evoke both the physical and spiritual essence of the locations. The text showcases Lawrence''s characteristic lyrical style, blending travelogue, philosophy, and a deep appreciation for the natural world, as he reflects on the relationship between humanity and its environment. Written during the early 20th century, against a backdrop of burgeoning modernism and a retreat from industrialization, the book serves as both a personal pilgrimage and a critique of contemporary society''s disconnection from its roots. D.H. Lawrence, an English novelist and poet, was deeply influenced by his own life experiences, including his tumultuous relationships and fascination with the primal aspects of human existence. His travels through Europe, particularly in Italy, offered him an escape from the constraints of English society and provided fertile ground for his explorations of art, culture, and identity. Lawrence''s deep engagement with the Etruscan civilization reflects his broader quest for authentic experience amid modern malaise. "Etruscan Places" is a compelling exploration for readers invested in the intersections of art, history, and personal identity. As Lawrence captures the essence of the Etruscan spirit, he invites readers to contemplate the enduring connections between past and present, making this book a rewarding read for both admirers of literary travel writing and those seeking to understand the intricacies of cultural legacy.

D. H. Lawrence''s debut novel, "The White Peacock," unfolds in the pastoral landscapes of rural England, where the themes of love, nature, and social class intertwine with a distinct and evocative literary style. With rich descriptions and a keen psychological insight, Lawrence explores the lives of the three central characters—including the conflicted protagonist, Gerald—and their tumultuous relationships against the backdrop of a changing society. The natural world functions as a critical component of the narrative, symbolizing the characters'' inner turmoil and their quest for identity amidst the conventional constraints of Edwardian England. Lawrence, born in 1885 in the coal mining town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, was intimately familiar with the struggles of the working class and the complexities of human relationships. His upbringing in a working-class family and his observations of social disparities significantly influenced his literary voice. "The White Peacock" emerges from the author''s desire to challenge societal norms and to articulate the emotional undercurrents of human experience, reflecting his belief in the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. This novel is a must-read for those interested in early 20th-century literature, as it not only introduces readers to Lawrence''s profound themes but also showcases his innovative narrative style. Readers seeking to understand the complexities of love and the impact of the environment on human connections will find "The White Peacock" a compelling exploration of these enduring themes.

In ''Love Poems and Others'' by D. H. Lawrence, readers are immersed into an intimate exploration of love, desire, and human relationships. The collection of poems showcases Lawrence''s poetic prowess, with each piece delving into the complexity and rawness of emotions. His lyrical style, rich in imagery and symbolism, transports readers to a world where passion and longing are laid bare. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century England, the poems in this book reflect Lawrence''s own tumultuous personal life and his profound understanding of human nature. D. H. Lawrence, known for his provocative and groundbreaking works, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society. ''Love Poems and Others'' reflects Lawrence''s belief in the transformative power of love and the human spirit''s capacity for both beauty and destruction. His unapologetic exploration of love, sexuality, and emotional turmoil continues to resonate with readers today. I highly recommend ''Love Poems and Others'' to those seeking a deeper understanding of love and its complexities. Lawrence''s poetic vision and unflinching honesty make this collection a timeless masterpiece worth exploring.

D. H. Lawrence''s "The Lost Girl" immerses readers in the exploration of identity, desire, and the constraints of societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of early 20th century England, this poignant narrative follows the tumultuous journey of Alvina Houghton, a young woman torn between the comforts of her conventional life and her yearning for liberation. Lawrence''s evocative prose, marked by rich imagery and sensory detail, captures the struggle of a woman seeking fulfillment beyond the prescribed roles of her time, deeply embedding this work within the context of modernist literature''s examination of the human psyche. D. H. Lawrence, a key figure in modernist literature, was influenced by his own experiences in the Industrial Revolution and the complexities of gender dynamics. Raised in a working-class family, Lawrence''s observations of social class warfare and personal alienation fueled his critiques of societal norms. "The Lost Girl" reflects his profound interest in the tensions between instinct and restraint, shedding light on the challenges that confront women in their quest for selfhood amidst cultural constraints. Readers who appreciate introspective character studies and thematic depth will find "The Lost Girl" both illuminating and poignant. Through Lawrence''s masterful storytelling, the novel serves as a timeless meditation on the quest for autonomy and the sacrifices entailed in embracing one''s true self, making it a compelling addition to the study of gender and identity in literature.

Lady Chatterley''s Lover is a novel by English author D. H. Lawrence, first published privately in 1928 in Italy and in 1929 in France. An unexpurgated edition was not published openly in the United Kingdom until 1960, when it was the subject of a watershed obscenity trial against the publisher Penguin Books. Penguin won the case and quickly sold three million copies. The book was also banned for obscenity in the United States, Canada, Australia, India, and Japan. The book soon became notorious for its story of the physical (and emotional) relationship between a working-class man and an upper-class woman, its explicit descriptions of sex, and its use of then-unprintable four-letter words.

In ''Birds, Beasts and Flowers'' by D. H. Lawrence, readers are immersed in a collection of poems that explore the natural world through the lens of the author''s sensuous and evocative language. Written in the early 20th century, the book reflects Lawrence''s interest in the primal forces of nature and the connection between human beings and the environment. The poems in this collection exhibit a vivid and raw quality, drawing on themes of vitality, desire, and the cycle of life and death. Lawrence''s literary style is marked by its intense imagery and emotional depth, making ''Birds, Beasts and Flowers'' a powerful and thought-provoking read for those interested in the intersection of nature and human experience. D. H. Lawrence, known for his controversial novels such as ''Lady Chatterley''s Lover,'' was influenced by his own experiences with nature and relationships, which are reflected in his poetic explorations found in ''Birds, Beasts and Flowers.'' His deep connection to the natural world and interest in exploring human emotions led him to create this captivating collection of poems. I highly recommend ''Birds, Beasts and Flowers'' to readers who appreciate vivid and lyrical poetry that delves into the complexities of the natural world and human existence. Lawrence''s unique perspective and passionate depiction of nature make this collection a valuable addition to any literary enthusiast''s library.

Lady Chatterley''s Lover is a novel by D. H. Lawrence written in 1928. Printed privately in Florence in 1928, it was not printed in the United Kingdom until 1960 (other than in an underground edition issued by Inky Stephensen''s Mandrake Press in 1929). Lawrence considered calling this book Tenderness at one time and made significant alterations to the original manuscript in order to make it palatable to readers. It has been published in three different versions. The publication of the book caused a scandal due to its explicit sex scenes, including previously banned four-letter words, and perhaps because the lovers were a working-class male and an aristocratic female. The story is said to have originated from events in Lawrence''s own unhappy domestic life, and he took inspiration for the settings of the book from Ilkeston in Derbyshire where he lived for a while. According to some critics the fling of Lady Ottoline Morrell with "Tiger", a young stonemason who came to carve plinths for her garden statues, also influenced the story.

Aaron Sisson lives a humble life in the English Midlands. He works as a union official for the coal mines, but his real passion is music. As an amateur, but very talented flautist, Aaron dreams of a big career as a beloved musician. Though, with his small community and unglamorous job at the coal mine, this dream seems unattainable. Trapped in an unhappy marriage, and unsatisfied at work, Aaron becomes more and more frustrated with his life. Finally, when he feels that he cannot take it any longer, Aaron abandons his two kids and wife to run away to Italy. As he begins his journey Aaron feels hopeful for the first time in a long time. However, the journey proves to be more trouble than Aaron expected. When he falls ill, he befriends Rawdon Lilly, a cynical writer. After Rawdon nurses Aaron through his sickness, Aaron is free to continue on to Florence. Upon entering a social circle of intellectuals and artists, he experiences a higher level of conversation—discussions about politics, leadership, and expression. Feeling liberated, Aaron has an affair with an aristocratic woman, excited at all the new pleasures he is experiencing. Of course, it comes at a cost. In a city struggling in the aftermath of a war that wiped out generations, talks of revolution and change echo in the streets, and Aaron’s eyes are opened to social and political problems he had never considered. With complicated characters and beautifully written prose, Aaron’s Rod by the prolific author, D.H Lawrence, is a unique perspective on how World War I affected the individual. Looking beyond just the death toll of the war, Aaron’s Rod examines those who were left behind, the political turmoil that followed, and the emotional plight of the individual. With allusions to the bible and complicated questions on both the battle and partnership between art and intellect, Aaron’s Rod poses thought-provoking questions about all levels of Western society. This edition of Aaron’s Rod by D.H Lawrence is now presented in an easy-to-read font and features a unique and eye-catching new cover design. With these accommodations, Aaron’s Rod is restored to its original genius while being updated to modern standards.

Honoring his practice of tackling the taboo, esteemed author D.H Lawrence created a collection of evocative short fiction in The Prussian Officer and Other Stories. With themes of feminism and sexuality, The Prussian Officer and Other Stories examines varying levels and types of the abuse of power so common among men and government officials, especially in the 20th century. The Daughters of the Vicar depicts the aftermath of an unstable family as it follows Mary and Louisa, who are both sisters and best friends. Due to their father’s poor financial position and their parent’s loveless marriage, Mary and Louisa’s family is severely struggling. The women work as teachers to offer financial support, but when that proves to be too little, Mary is forced to marry a hideous an uncultured rich man. Miserable and dreading the rest of her life, Mary tries to warn Louisa from doing the same. Exploring similar topics, Second Best follows two sisters struggling with their identity and love life. Odour of Chrysanthemums depicts a later narrative of marriage than the aforementioned, as it portrays a woman’s emotional journey after being drained by her marriage. Separated into three parts, Odour of Chrysanthemums begins with the woman and her children waiting for her husband to return home, assuming he was at a pub. However, as the wait continues, they begin to suspect something more sinister may have occurred. Finally, the title story, The Prussian Officer stars a single military captain who feels that he has wasted his youth. In contrast, his orderly is young and in a happy relationship, making his captain jealous. Desiring his youth and feeling sexually attracted to the young man, the captain tries to ruin the orderly’s relationship and starts to abuse him, driving the young man to a dangerous decision. This collection of sentimental and compelling stories depicts sinister human truths and the depths of the despair societal expectations force upon people. With this careful and brutally honest portrayal, modern audiences are able to both observe the culture of 20th century England as well as consider dark human truths that are still prevalent today. This edition of The Prussian Officer and Other Stories by D.H Lawrence features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern and easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible experience for contemporary readers.

The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: A Drama in Three Acts by D. H. Lawrence: This gripping drama by D. H. Lawrence delves into the complex relationships and emotional turmoil within a working-class family. Set in a coal-mining community in England, it explores themes of love, desire, and the harsh realities of life in a mining town during the early 20th century. Key Aspects of the Book "The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd: A Drama in Three Acts": Family Dynamics: Lawrence examines the dynamics of the Holroyd family, portraying the tensions and conflicts that arise among its members. Social Realism: The play offers a realistic depiction of the working-class life and the challenges faced by those in a mining community. Human Emotions: It delves deep into human emotions, including love, passion, and resentment, providing a rich exploration of the characters'' inner lives. D. H. Lawrence was a British novelist, poet, and playwright, born in 1885. He is best known for his works exploring the complexities of human relationships and sexuality. Lawrence''s writing often challenged societal norms and delved into the depths of human psychology. "The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd" is one of his notable dramatic works, showcasing his talent for portraying the human condition with depth and insight.

Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D. H. Lawrence is a novel that challenged societal norms with its explicit content and themes of sexuality and class. Following the story of Lady Chatterley and her forbidden love affair, the novel remains a significant work in literary history.

Lady Chatterley''s Lover is a novel by English author D. H. Lawrence, first published privately in 1928 in Italy and in 1929 in France. An unexpurgated edition was not published openly in the United Kingdom until 1960, when it was the subject of a watershed obscenity trial against the publisher Penguin Books. Penguin won the case and quickly sold three million copies. The book was also banned for obscenity in the United States (1929-59), Canada, Australia, India, and Japan. The book soon became notorious for its story of the physical (and emotional) relationship between a working-class man and an upper-class woman, its explicit descriptions of sex, and its use of then-unprintable four-letter words.

Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence, originally published by Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd., London, and Mitchell Kennerley Publishers, New York. While the novel initially received a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegations of obscenity, it is today regarded as a masterpiece by many critics and is often regarded as Lawrence''s finest achievement. Part I The refined daughter of a "good old burgher family," Gertrude Coppard meets a rough-hewn miner, Walter Morel, at a Christmas dance and falls into a whirlwind romance characterised by physical passion. But soon after her marriage to Walter, she realises the difficulties of living off his meagre salary in a rented house. The couple fight and drift apart and Walter retreats to the pub after work each day. Gradually, Mrs. Morel''s affections shift to her sons beginning with the oldest, William. As a boy, William is so attached to his mother that he doesn''t enjoy the fair without her. As he grows older, he defends her against his father''s occasional violence. Eventually, he leaves their Nottinghamshire home for a job in London, where he begins to rise up into the middle class. He is engaged, but he detests the girl''s superficiality. William dies and Mrs. Morel is heartbroken. When her second son Paul catches pneumonia she rediscovers her love for Paul. Part II Both repulsed by and drawn to his mother, Paul is afraid to leave her but wants to go out on his own, and needs to experience love. Gradually, he falls into a relationship with Miriam, a farmer''s daughter who attends his church. The two take long walks and have intellectual conversations about books but Paul resists, in part because his mother disapproves. At Miriam''s family''s farm, Paul meets Clara Dawes, a young woman with, apparently, feminist sympathies who has separated from her husband, Baxter. After pressuring Miriam into a physical relationship, which he finds unsatisfying, Paul breaks with her as he grows more intimate with Clara, who is more passionate physically. But even she cannot hold him and he returns to his mother. When his mother dies soon after, he is alone.

In "Sea and Sardinia," D. H. Lawrence offers an evocative exploration of the Italian island''s landscapes and cultures, melding personal reflection with vivid imagery. Written during a significant phase of his literary career in 1921, the work is a travel narrative that captures the essence of Sardinia''s natural beauty while also critiquing modernity and industrialization. Lawrence''s prose is characterized by its lyrical intensity and psychological depth, drawing readers into stunning descriptions of rugged coastlines and warm, rolling hills, while also revealing the deeper existential inquiries that often underlie his works. As a vital part of Lawrence''s oeuvre, this book foreshadows his later, more complex explorations of human relationships and natural environments. D. H. Lawrence, a prominent figure in early 20th-century literature, was profoundly influenced by his own experiences of travel and the tensions between nature and modern life. His dissatisfaction with the industrial world prompted him to seek solace in the remote corners of Europe, leading him to Sardinia, where he found a vibrant tapestry of life that challenged his disillusionment. This journey was instrumental in shaping Lawrence''Äôs views on the connection between humanity and the natural world, themes that permeate his writing. "Sea and Sardinia" is a must-read for anyone interested in the interplay between landscape and emotion, as well as the broader themes of identity and transformation. Lawrence''s unique voice and poignant observations invite readers to contemplate the complexities of existence while savoring the sensuous beauty of Sardinia''s terrain.

Lady Chatterley''s Lover is a novel by English author D. H. Lawrence, first published privately in 1928 in Italy, and in 1929 in France and Australia. An unexpurgated edition was not published openly in the United Kingdom until 1960, when it was the subject of a watershed obscenity trial against the publisher Penguin Books. Penguin won the case, and quickly sold 3 million copies. The book was also banned for obscenity in the United States (1929-59), Canada, Australia, India, and Japan. The book soon became notorious for its story of the physical (and emotional) relationship between a working class man and an upper class woman, its explicit descriptions of sex, and its use of then-unprintable (four-letter) words.About Lawrence:D.H. Lawrence is best known for his infamous novel ''Lady Chatterley''s Lover,'' which was banned in the United States until 1959. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Born in England in 1885, D.H. Lawrence is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He published many novels and poetry volumes during his lifetime, including Sons and Lovers and Women in Love, but is best known for his infamous Lady Chatterley''s Lover. The graphic and highly sexual novel was published in Italy in 1928, but was banned in the United States until 1959, and in England until 1960. Garnering fame for his novels and short stories early on in his career, Lawrence later received acclaim for his personal letters, in which he detailed a range of emotions, from exhilaration to depression to prophetic brooding. He died in France in 1930.

The third published novel of D. H. Lawrence, taken by many to be his earliest masterpiece, tells the story of Paul Morel, a young man and budding artist. Richard Aldington explains the semi-autobiographical nature of his masterpiece:When you have experienced Sons and Lovers you have lived through the agonies of the young Lawrence striving to win free from his old life''. Generally, it is not only considered as an evocative portrayal of working-class life in a mining community, but also an intense study of family, class and early sexual relationships.

Why buy our paperbacks? Expedited shipping High Quality Paper Made in USA Standard Font size of 10 for all books 30 Days Money Back Guarantee BEWARE of Low-quality sellers Don''t buy cheap paperbacks just to save a few dollars. Most of them use low-quality papers & binding. Their pages fall off easily. Some of them even use very small font size of 6 or less to increase their profit margin. It makes their books completely unreadable. How is this book unique? Unabridged (100% Original content) Font adjustments & biography included Illustrated Women In Love by D. H. Lawrence Women in Love is a novel by British author D. H. Lawrence published in 1920. It is a sequel to his earlier novel The Rainbow (1915), and follows the continuing loves and lives of the Brangwen sisters, Gudrun and Ursula. Gudrun Brangwen, an artist, pursues a destructive relationship with Gerald Crich, an industrialist. Lawrence contrasts this pair with the love that develops between Ursula and Rupert Birkin, an alienated intellectual who articulates many opinions associated with the author. The emotional relationships thus established are given further depth and tension by an intense psychological and physical attraction between Gerald and Rupert. The novel ranges over the whole of British society before the time of the First World War and eventually ends high up in the snows of the Tyrolean Alps. Ursula''s character draws on Lawrence''s wife Frieda, and Gudrun on Katherine Mansfield, while Rupert Birkin has elements of Lawrence himself, and Gerald Crich of Mansfield''s husband, John Middleton Murry.

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Sons and Lovers’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Sons and Lovers’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Phoenix: the Posthumous Papers of D. H. Lawrence’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Phoenix: the Posthumous Papers of D. H. Lawrence’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Trespasser’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Trespasser’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Aaron’s Rod’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Aaron’s Rod’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘St. Mawr’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘St. Mawr’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Lost Girl’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Lost Girl’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Plumed Serpent’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of D. H. Lawrence’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Lawrence includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Plumed Serpent’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Lawrence’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

Lady Chatterley''s Lover is a novel by D. H. Lawrence, first published privately in 1928 in Italy, and in 1929 in France and Australia. An unexpurgated edition was not published openly in the United Kingdom until 1960, when it was the subject of a watershed obscenity trial against the publisher Penguin Books. Penguin won the case, and quickly sold 3 million copies. The book soon became notorious for its story of the physical (and emotional) relationship between a working class man and an upper class woman, its explicit descriptions of sex, and its use of then-unprintable words.The story is said to have originated from events in Lawrence''s own unhappy domestic life, and he took inspiration for the settings of the book from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, where he grew up. According to some critics, the fling of Lady Ottoline Morrell with "Tiger", a young stonemason who came to carve plinths for her garden statues, also influenced the story. Lawrence at one time considered calling the novel Tenderness and made significant alterations to the text and story in the process of its composition. It has been published in three versions.

Lady Chatterley''s Lover is a novel by D. H. Lawrence, first published privately in 1928 in Italy, and in 1929 in France and Australia.An unexpurgated edition was not published openly in the United Kingdom until 1960, when it was the subject of a watershed obscenity trial against the publisher Penguin Books. Penguin won the case, and quickly sold 3 million copies.[1] The book soon became notorious for its story of the physical (and emotional) relationship between a working class man and an upper class woman, its explicit descriptions of sex, and its use of then-unprintable words. The story is said to have originated from events in Lawrence''s own unhappy domestic life, and he took inspiration for the settings of the book from Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, where he grew up. According to some critics, the fling of Lady Ottoline Morrell with "Tiger," a young stonemason who came to carve plinths for her garden statues, also influenced the story. Lawrence at one time considered calling the novel Tenderness and made significant alterations to the text and story in the process of its composition. It has been published in three versions.The story concerns a young married woman, the former Constance Reid (Lady Chatterley), whose upper class husband, Sir Clifford Chatterley, described as a handsome, well-built man, has been paralysed from the waist down due to a Great War injury. In addition to Clifford''s physical limitations, his emotional neglect of Constance forces distance between the couple. Her sexual frustration leads her into an affair with the gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors, the novel''s title character. The class difference between the couple highlights a major motif of the novel which is the unfair dominance of intellectuals over the working class. The novel is about Constance''s realization that she cannot live with the mind alone; she must also be alive physically. This realization stems from a heightened sexual experience Constance has only felt with Mellors, suggesting that love can only happen with the element of the body, not the mind. David Herbert Richards "D. H." Lawrence (11 September 1885 - 2 March 1930) was an English novelist, poet, playwright, essayist, literary critic and painter. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. Some of the issues Lawrence explores are emotional health, vitality, spontaneity and instinct. Lawrence''s opinions earned him many enemies and he endured official persecution, censorship, and misrepresentation of his creative work throughout the second half of his life, much of which he spent in a voluntary exile which he called his "savage pilgrimage."At the time of his death, his public reputation was that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents. E. M. Forster, in an obituary notice, challenged this widely held view, describing him as, "The greatest imaginative novelist of our generation." Later, the Cambridge critic F. R. Leavis championed both his artistic integrity and his moral seriousness, placing much of Lawrence''s fiction within the canonical "great tradition" of the English novel.

D. H. Lawrence''s second novel The Trespasser is based on the tragic love affair of his friend Helen Corke and her violin teacher. After reading Miss Corke''s diary, Lawrence first urged her to write her story and then received her permission to do it himself. Between his rapid composition of the first draft in the spring and summer of 1910 and his final revisions in early 1912, Lawrence''s view of Helen Corke, and consequently of her story, changed. The manuscript survived.