| Author |
Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930 |
| Title |
Lady Chatterley's lover
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| Original Publication |
Garden City, NY: Nelson Doubleday, Inc., 1928.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Chatterley%27s_Lover
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Lady Chatterley's Lover" by D. H. Lawrence is a novel written in the late 1920s. The story focuses on Constance "Connie" Chatterley, who navigates the complexities of her marriage to Sir Clifford Chatterley, a war-injured aristocrat, and the emotional and physical challenges that arise from their relationship. As Connie seeks fulfillment in a life limited by Clifford's paralysis and societal expectations, themes of desire, freedom, and the constraints of class permeate her journey. The opening of the novel introduces us to Constance Chatterley and her husband, Sir Clifford, as they return to Wragby Hall after World War I. Constance struggles with the emotional void created by her husband's paralysis, while Clifford attempts to adapt to his new circumstances. Their contrasting backgrounds and personalities set the stage for tension; Connie longs for connection and vitality that her marriage lacks. Lawrence explores Connie's need for freedom and emotional fulfillment through her inner thoughts and reflections on her past, relationships, and the nature of intimacy, highlighting the societal and personal conflicts she faces in her quest for self-actualization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Adultery -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Married women -- Fiction
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Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Erotic stories
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| Subject |
Gamekeepers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Disabled veterans -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73144 |
| Release Date |
Mar 11, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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