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A sequel to his earlier novel The Rainbow, this novel of D.H Lawrence again, makes a daring departure from traditional English novels. This controversial novel is set in the British society during the First World war and it depicts the tragic love live of the Brangwen sisters, Ursula and Gudrun. Gudrun is an artist who falls into a violent, destructive relationship with the industialist Gerald Crishy. In contrast is the love between Ursula and Rupert Birkin, an intellectual. How these couples are constantly in a struggle within themselves, with each other and all the constrints in life forms the story. The novel ends, just as the fierce passion of Gerald for Dudrun, with the suicide of Gerald. In its liberal description on sexuality and other daring topics, the novel in deed presents the life, character and environment in society in the new age.
About the author
Born on September 11, 1885, in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England, David Herbert Lawrence was the fourth child of a coal miner and a former schoolteacher. His upbringing in a working-class family deeply influenced his literary themes, particularly the tensions between industrialization and nature. Lawrence's early education and experiences in his hometown laid the foundation for his future works.In 1912, Lawrence met Frieda Weekley, with whom he eloped to Europe, marking the beginning of his extensive travels. This period saw the creation of some of his most significant novels, including Sons and Lovers (1913) and The Rainbow (1915), which explored complex human relationships and societal constraints. His candid portrayal of sexuality and critique of industrial society often led to controversy and censorship.Despite facing persecution and public misrepresentation, Lawrence continued to produce influential works across various genres. His final novel, Lady Chatterley's Lover (1928), was notorious for its explicit content and faced numerous legal challenges. Lawrence's relentless exploration of human emotions and social norms has solidified his legacy as a pivotal figure in modernist literature.
