Dec 21, 2009

Sons and Lovers | Sons and Lovers

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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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