Sons and Lovers by D. H. Lawrence
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| Author | Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930 |
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| Title | Sons and Lovers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sons_and_Lovers |
| Credits | Alan Charles Veeck, Jr. and David Widger |
| Summary | "Sons and Lovers" by D. H. Lawrence is a novel written during the early 20th century, reflecting the complexities of family life and emotional struggles in a working-class setting. The story primarily revolves around the Morel family, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Mrs. Gertrude Morel and her miner husband, Walter Morel, along with their children, particularly Paul Morel, as they navigate the challenges of love, desire, and socio-economic hardship. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the environment of the Morel family as they move into "the Bottoms," an area marked by its coal mines and laboring class. Mrs. Morel, burdened with the weight of her husband's alcoholism and irresponsible behavior, struggles to maintain her dignity and that of her children. We see her interactions with her husband, who increasingly becomes a source of disappointment, and her deepening affection for her children, especially as the narrative hints at the emotional bond that will form with Paul. Tension and resentment permeate their lives, suggesting an upcoming battle between her aspirations and the harsh reality of their existence, setting the stage for the intricate dynamics that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Autobiographical fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Working class families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 217 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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