Literature Library author

D. H. Lawrence

A concise guide to D. H. Lawrence's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

AP-referenced author
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Forms
Novel, Poem, Short story
Indexed works
3

Author overview

D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) was a novelist, poet, and playwright whose body of work spans novels, poetry, and short story. This writing is associated with United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley's Lover. Key themes include Love, dependence, and possession, Class, labor, and aspiration, Body and spirit, and Art and attention.

Reading pathway

Begin with Sons and Lovers, then move to Snake, then move to The Rocking-Horse Winner.

Representative starting points

Sons and Lovers

Paul Morel longs to become an artist and loving partner, but every attempt at independence pulls against the family bond that has given his life meaning.

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Biography, authority, and bibliography sources

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