Lawrence, D. H.
Lady Chatterley's Lover (Collins Classics) (Collins Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008542177
- author:
- Lawrence, D. H.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- William Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence is a novel that sparked controversy upon its publication in 1928. The story revolves around Constance Chatterley, whose marriage to Sir Clifford is marked by his physical limitations and emotional detachment. When Clifford suggests an affair to alleviate his wife's frustrations, Constance finds herself drawn to Oliver Mellors, their gamekeeper. Lawrence's portrayal of the complex emotions and desires that arise between two people from different social classes is both poignant and powerful. The novel explores themes of industrialism, class division, and the human need for connection and intimacy. Through its vivid depiction of a tumultuous relationship, Lady Chatterley's Lover offers a nuanced examination of the societal constraints that shape our lives.