Kangaroo (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Historical NovelBy D. H. Lawrence
Length18h 40m
About this audiobook
Kangaroo (1923) transposes D. H. Lawrence's urgent modernism to postwar Australia, where the English writer Richard Lovat Somers and his wife Harriet encounter a society outwardly spacious yet inwardly riven by ideological violence. Part political novel, part psychological confession, it mingles sensuous landscape-writing with prophetic argument, dramatizing Somers's attraction to—and recoil from—the charismatic nationalist leader Benjamin Cooley, "Kangaroo." Its restless style, alternating lyrical intensity with discursive debate, places it among Lawrence's major explorations of power, sexuality, exile, and the troubled search for authentic community after 1918. Lawrence wrote the novel after his 1922 stay in New South Wales, especially at Thirroul, during his self-imposed wanderings with Frieda Lawrence. Already notorious for censorship battles and wartime suspicion in England, he brought to Australia a profound distrust of modern liberal society, mass politics, and mechanized civilization. The book's anxieties reflect his encounters with imperial loyalties, labor politics, and nascent authoritarian movements. This is essential reading for those interested in Lawrence beyond the familiar terrain of Sons and Lovers or Women in Love. It rewards readers who value intellectually charged fiction, political ambiguity, and prose that turns geography into spiritual crisis.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.5 (3K)
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length18 hrs 40 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Plumed Serpent (Annotated)
14Chapter 9. Harriet and Lovat at Sea in Marriage
2Introduction
15Chapter 10. Diggers
3Synopsis
16Chapter 11. Willie Struthers and Kangaroo
4Historical Context
17Chapter 12. The Nightmare
5Author Biography
18Chapter 13. “Revenge!” Timotheus Cries
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6Chapter 1. Torestin
19Chapter 14. Bits
7Chapter 2. Neighbours
20Chapter 15. Jack Slaps Back
8Chapter 3. Larboard Watch Ahoy!
21Chapter 16. A Row in Town
9Chapter 4. Jack and Jaz
22Chapter 17. Kangaroo is Killed
10Chapter 5. Coo-Ee
23Chapter 18. Adieu Australia
11Chapter 6. Kangaroo
24Analysis
12Chapter 7. The Battle of Tongues
25Reflection
13Chapter 8. Volcanic Evidence
26Memorable Quotes
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