D. H. Lawrence in the Modern World

Books about D. H. Lawrence in the Modern World

60 years after Lawrence's death, the nature of his achievement is still being debated. His vision has aroused passionate interest in many countries beyond his own. As a writer in the 20th century and as one with international standing, this book presents Lawrence "in the modern world".

So many questions surround the key figures in the English literary canon, but most books focus on one aspect of an author's life or work, or limit themselves to a single critical approach. D. H. Lawrence is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide which: * offers basic information on Lawrence's, contexts and

"Offers fresh insights into the life, work, and legacy of D.H. Lawrence, drawing on his writings and letters, as well as the latest scholarship and biographical sources"--

An examination of how ideas from Darwinism led to Lawrence's puzzling deterioration as a writer and gave rise to the misogynist quality in his later work.