Sons and Lovers (Annotated)

di Malcolm Davenby (Autore)

D. H. Lawrence (Autore)

e-artnow, 2018

Sons and Lovers is D. H. Lawrence's searching portrait of emotional inheritance, class constraint, and frustrated desire in a Nottinghamshire mining community. Written in a vivid, psychologically acute style, the novel traces Paul Morel's growth amid the tensions of a brutalized working-class father, a refined and possessive mother, and the young women through whom he seeks independence. Published in 1913, it stands at the threshold of modernism, replacing Victorian moral certainties with inwardness, sexual candor, and a new seriousness about unconscious motive. Lawrence drew deeply on his own background: he was born in 1885 in the mining village of Eastwood, the son of a coal miner and an educated, socially aspirant mother. The emotional conflicts, domestic divisions, and provincial landscapes of his youth inform the novel's intensity. His intimate knowledge of industrial England and his resistance to conventional moral codes helped shape a work that is both autobiographical and symbolically expansive. This book is essential for readers interested in modern fiction, family psychology, and the literature of social transition. Its power lies not only in its realism, but in its daring exploration of love as both nourishment and captivity. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.

• Autore: Malcolm Davenby, D. H. Lawrence
• Curatore: e-artnow
• Anno edizione: 2018
• Editore: e-artnow
• Formato: EPUB2 con Adobe DRM
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9788026895961