Introduction


D.H. Lawrence
You’ll either love him or hate him for what and how he writes, but there is no denying that D. H. Lawrence is an extraordinarily important figure in English-language literature. A prolific author of essays, plays, poems, short stories, and novels, Lawrence focused throughout much of his work on the physical and emotional relationships between men and women, subjects which drew Lawrence into considerable controversy. His novels Lady Chatterley’s Lover and Sons and Lovers were censored or outright banned because of their sexual content, and some of his manuscripts were even seized by British authorities for perceived indecency. Despite his initially shaky reception, Lawrence is now recognized by many critics as a masterful writer who would not shy away from depicting complex human interactions.

Essential Facts

  1. Lawrence’s childhood was marked by poverty and family discord. He later said that one of the more depressing things he did as an adult was to go back and visit where he grew up.
  2. In 1912, Lawrence met Frieda Weekley, the wife of his former college professor. Frieda and Lawrence eloped one month later, creating quite a social scandal.
  3. While living in Germany with Frieda, Lawrence was arrested and accused of being a British spy. Later, when the couple returned to England, Lawrence was accused of being a German spy.
  4. Lawrence once took a walking tour from Germany to Italy so that he could write a travel book.
  5. Lawrence also wrote a book about British history. However, he had to use a pen name because of his stained reputation.
 

Recommended Resources

  1. D. H. Lawrence Biography / Profile
  2. Lady Chatterley's Lover Summary / Study Guide
  3. The Rainbow Summary / Study Guide
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  19. D. H. Lawrence Review - John Worthen
  20. D. H. Lawrence Review - John Worthen
  21. D. H. Lawrence Review - Mark Kinkead-Weekes
  22. D. H. Lawrence The Rocking-Horse Winner Criticism
  23. Dark Laughter Summary / Study Guide
  24. Edgar Allan The Fall of the House of Usher Poe Criticism | D. H. Lawrence (essay Date 1919)
  25. Ernest Hemingway Criticism | D. H. Lawrence
  26. Giovanni Verga Criticism | D. H. Lawrence (essay Date 1928)
  27. H. M. Tomlinson Criticism | D. H. Lawrence (essay Date 1936)
  28. Kangaroo Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  29. Lady Chatterley's Lover Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  30. Lady Chatterley's Lover Summary / Study Guide
  31. Lev Shestov Criticism | D. H. Lawrence (essay Date 1920)
  32. Odour of Chrysanthemums Summary & Essays - D. H. Lawrence
  33. Odour of Chrysanthemums Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  34. Piano Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  35. Sons and Lovers Review - D. H. Lawrence
  36. Sons and Lovers Summary & Essays - D. H. Lawrence
  37. Sun Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  38. The Collected Letters of D. H. Lawrence Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  39. The Daffodil Sky Summary & Essays - H. E. Bates
  40. The Fox Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  41. The Letters of D. H. Lawrence Review - D. H. Lawrence
  42. The Letters of D. H. Lawrence Review - D. H. Lawrence
  43. The Letters of D. H. Lawrence Review - D. H. Lawrence
  44. The Players Come Again Summary / Study Guide
  45. The Poetry of Lawrence Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  46. The Rainbow Study Guide (eNotes)
  47. The Rainbow Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  48. The Rainbow Summary / Study Guide
  49. The Rocking-Horse Winner Summary & Essays - D. H. Lawrence
  50. The Stories of Lawrence Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  51. The Wild Common Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  52. Twilight in Italy Summary - D. H. Lawrence
  53. Vassili Rozanov Criticism | D. H. Lawrence (essay Date 1936)
  54. Women in Love Review - D. H. Lawrence