D.H. Lawrence

6 summariesHistorical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction

D.H. Lawrence was a prominent English novelist, poet, playwright, and essayist whose works explored themes of sexuality, industrialization, and the human condition. His most controversial and famous novel, "Lady Chatterley's Lover," challenged societal norms and censorship. Other notable works include "The Rainbow," "Women in Love," and "Sons and Lovers," solidifying his place as a significant figure in modernist literature.

Books by D.H. Lawrence

6 books available

Lady Chatterley's Lover
D.H. Lawrence
3.5 (102k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
A lonely aristocratic wife finds freedom and passion in a forbidden affair with her estate's gamekeeper, breaking society's rules and finding her own desires.
The Rainbow
D.H. Lawrence
3.7 (19k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
Three generations of the Brangwen family struggle with their rural roots and a deep need for personal freedom, leading to Ursula's rebellion against Edwardian society.
The Virgin and the Gipsy
D.H. Lawrence
3.4 (2k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In a quiet English village, a sheltered rector's daughter finds her desires awakened by a charismatic gipsy, before a catastrophic flood shatters her world and unleashes forbidden passion.
The Plumed Serpent
D.H. Lawrence
3.3 (1k) average on GoodreadsLiterary Fiction
In 1920s Mexico, a European woman confronts her own breakdown amid ancient pagan rituals, political unrest, and a dangerous romance.
The Man Who Died
D.H. Lawrence
3.6 (777) average on GoodreadsSpirituality
After miraculously rising from the tomb, a disillusioned Christ embarks on a sensual journey of self-discovery, embracing the pagan life-force and finding redemption not in divinity, but in the arms of an Isis priestess.
The Lovely Lady
D.H. Lawrence
3.3 (51) average on GoodreadsFiction
In his last collection, Lawrence examines the dark psychology of family life, from a boy's strange quest for luck to the conflict between mothers and daughters, while also criticizing modern society.