The Greatest Works of D. H. Lawrence (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. 30+ Novels & Short Stories, 200+ Poems, Plays, Travel Writings and Literary EssaysBy D. H. Lawrence
Length201h 17m
About this audiobook
The Greatest Works of D. H. Lawrence gathers the major achievements of one of modernism's most sensuous and contentious voices, bringing together fiction, poetry, and essays marked by psychological intensity, symbolic density, and a searching critique of industrial modernity. Lawrence's prose moves between lyrical natural description and fierce social diagnosis, exploring sexuality, class, family, instinct, and spiritual estrangement in works that challenged Edwardian conventions and helped reshape twentieth-century literature. David Herbert Lawrence (1885–1930), born in the Nottinghamshire mining village of Eastwood, was profoundly shaped by the tensions of his upbringing: the contrast between his coal-miner father and educated, aspirational mother became a lasting imaginative source. His travels through Europe, Australia, Mexico, and the United States deepened his suspicion of mechanized civilization and his fascination with primal vitality, while censorship and public controversy sharpened his commitment to artistic candour. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a substantial encounter with Lawrence's restless genius. It offers not merely famous titles but the breadth of a writer determined to recover emotional truth beneath social habit. Students, scholars, and general readers alike will find here an indispensable introduction to a provocative, passionate, and enduringly influential literary mind.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length201 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 27, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Novels
7The White Peacock
8PART ONE
9Chapter 1. The People of Nethermere
10Chapter 2. Dangling the Apple
11Chapter 3. A Vendor of Visions
12Chapter 4. The Father
13Chapter 5. The Scent of Blood
14Chapter 6. The Education of George
15Chapter 7. Lettie Pulls Down the Small Gold Grapes
16Chapter 8. The Riot of Christmas
17Chapter 9. Lettie Comes of Age
18PART TWO
19Chapter 1. Strange Blossoms and Strange New Budding
20Chapter 2. A Shadow in Spring
21Chapter 3. The Irony of Inspired Moments
22Chapter 4. Kiss when She’s Ripe for Tears
23Chapter 5. An Arrow from the Impatient God
24Chapter 6. The Courting
25Chapter 7. The Fascination of the Forbidden Apple
26Chapter 8. A Poem of Friendship
27Chapter 9. Pastorals and Peonies
28PART THREE
29Chapter 1. A New Start in Life
30Chapter 2. Puffs of Wind in the Sail
31Chapter 3. The First Pages of Several Romances
32Chapter 4. Domestic Life at the Ram
33Chapter 5. The Dominant Motif of Suffering
34Chapter 6. Pisgah
35Chapter 7. The Scarp Slope
36Chapter 8. A Prospect Among the Marshes of Lethe
37The Trespasser
38Chapter 1
39Chapter 2
40Chapter 3
41Chapter 4
42Chapter 5
43Chapter 6
44Chapter 7
45Chapter 8
46Chapter 9
47Chapter 10
48Chapter 11
49Chapter 12
50Chapter 13
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