SONS AND LOVERS - WORDSWORTH CLASSICS - D. H. LAWRENCE

Sách hiện có tại 205 Trần Huy Liệu, phường 8, Phú Nhuận.

Summary 

"Sons and Lovers" by D.H. Lawrence, part of the Wordsworth Classics series, is a poignant exploration of family dynamics, love, and identity set in the coal mining communities of late 19th-century England.

The novel follows the lives of the Morel family, focusing primarily on Paul Morel, the sensitive and introspective son of miner Walter Morel and his wife, Gertrude. As Paul grows up, he forms complex relationships with both of his parents, particularly his overbearing and possessive mother, whose stifling influence shapes his romantic attachments and emotional development.

As Paul navigates the complexities of love and desire, he becomes entangled in passionate but troubled relationships with two women: Miriam Leivers, a devout and introspective girl from a nearby farm, and Clara Dawes, a married suffragette with whom he shares a passionate but tumultuous affair.

Through Paul's experiences, Lawrence delves into themes of Oedipal conflict, sexual awakening, and the search for personal fulfillment amidst the constraints of society and family expectations. The novel explores the tensions between passion and duty, individual desire and social convention, as well as the struggle to reconcile the conflicting demands of love, loyalty, and self-discovery.

With its richly drawn characters, evocative prose, and profound psychological insight, "Sons and Lovers" is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate readers with its exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the enduring power of love.