This volume focuses on three widely-studied novels: Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow and Women in Love. Chapters on narrative texture, impulse and emotion in Lawrence's characters, the quest for a male-female relationship, class and society, and imagery, symbols and structures, use practical analysis to build and refine our insight into the novels as well as equipping the readers with techniques and approaches which enable them to continue studying Lawrence independently. Suggestions for further reading, fully explained examples of analysis and suggestions for further work, make this volume both accessible and a bridge to further study.
NICHOLAS MARSH teaches English at Francis Holland School, Regents Park, London. He is the author of several books, including the popular How to Begin Studying English Literature, now in its second edition.
PART ONE: ANALYSING D. H. LAWRENCE'S NOVELSNarrative TextureImpulse and Emotion in D. H. LawrenceThe Male/Female RelationshipClass and SocietyImagery, Symbols and StructuresConclusions to Part OnePART TWO: THE CONTEXT AND THE CRITICSD. H. Lawrence's Life and WorksLawrence's Place in the Development of the NovelA Sample of Critical ViewsFurther ReadingIndex.
'...illuminating and empathetic interpretations...more persuasive insight into Lawrence's art...' - English Language Teaching
