Sons and Lovers (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: D. H. Lawrence
- First Published: 1913
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Psychological realism
- Time of Work: Late nineteenth century
- Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
- Subjects: Family or family life, Self-discovery, Mothers, Parents and children, Love or romance, Sex or sexuality, Twentieth century, Nineteenth century, England or English people, Death or dying, Lower classes, Euthanasia or right to die
- Locales: England
Places Discussed
Bestwood. English coal-mining town in Nottinghamshire in which the novel is primarily set. Dominated by mine buildings, machinery, and towering slag heaps, Bestwood depends for its existence on the local coal company, Carson, Waite and Company, and its residents are virtually owned by the company store.
D. H. Lawrence modeled Bestwood on the real Nottinghamshire mining town of Eastwood, in which he was born and spent his early years. There, he lived in circumstances very similar to those described in his novel. His father worked for Barber, Walker Coal...
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