In 1915, Lawrence's frank representation of sexuality in The Rainbow caused a furore and the novel was seized by the police and banned almost as soon as it was published. With an Introduction and Notes by Lionel Kelly, University of Reading. Finally, Lawrence is famous for taking the novel further into the psychological realities of every day life than previous novelists critical inquiry into. Wordsworth Editions, 1995 - Comics & Graphic Novels - 418 pages. This outstanding novel, with its vividly drawn characters, realistic setting, and its extended time frame over several generations, invites inquiry in a number of ways.Īre social forces besetting the characters beyond or somewhat within their control? How do the various characters cope with problems in their lives, and what are their points of interconnection with the outside world? What individual qualities does the author appear to support? What is unique about Lawrence's treatment of the popular saga novel? Much critical literature has been written about Lawrence's views on social class, politics, religion, and treatment of women in fiction, and this relatively early book provides a number of instances where Lawrence seems to be testing ideas that get fuller treatment in later novels.
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