- Paperback: 528 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Classics; New Ed edition (27 Sep 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014062161X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140621617
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 3.4 x 11.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 149,552 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Women in Love" is widely regarded as D. H. Lawrence's greatest novel. The novel continues where: "The Rainbow" left off with the third generation of Brangwens: Ursula Brangwen, now a teacher at Beldover, a mining town in the Midlands, and her sister Gudrun, who has returned from art school in London. The focus of the novel is primarily on their relationships, Ursula's with Rupert Birkin, a school inspector, though he gives that up, and Gudrun's with Gerald Crich, an industrialist, and later with a sculptor, Loerke.
About the Author
D(avid) H(erbert) Lawrence (1885-1930) English novelist, story writer, critic, poet and painter, one of the greatest figures in 20th-century English literature. Among his works are The White Peacock(1911), Sons and Lovers (1913), The Rainbow (1915) and Lady Chatterly's Lover, first published privately in Florence in 1928.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This novel has permanently affected me since I first read, and then later dissected and analyzed it for my final thesis at university. The mythical images which are woven into the plot, descriptions, and the actions of the characters are brilliant. Most fascinating, however, are the discussions held between the characters (all with very potent personalities) on such topics as modern life, art, identity, and love. This is a MUST READ for anyone interested in 20th century literature. I cannot praise this novel enough.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Lawrence's novel sets the scene just before the first world war in England, in atmosphere of anxious ignorance. Lawrence intimately explores the lives of the two sisters Gudrun and Ursula, as they discover what it is to be in love and the confusion of emotion that accompanies it. Gudrun falls in love with the charming Gerald whilst Ursula and Birkin embark on a more cynical and cautious affair; the different personalities of the sisters allow Lawrence to illustrate contrasting approaches to love and lust. The unique style, typical of Lawrence, takes the form of philosophical conversation in different scenarios, which is brought to life by the individuality of the characters and their beliefs. The issues that the novel raises are conveyed in a very personal way that allows Lawrence's mind to shine through his characters and additionally permits the reader a greater incite into the authors philosophies and vulnerability. Lawrence's attention to detail of the two protagonists displays his superb understanding of the human mind and sexual desire. This is a story that is strongly driven and created by its characters, who never allow the focus to waver or the reader to tire....
Other books that might be enjoyed: E M Forster, A Room with a View, D.H. Lawrence The Rainbow
Other books that might be enjoyed: E M Forster, A Room with a View, D.H. Lawrence The Rainbow
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I just finished "Women in love" and I have to say it had been a long time since I felt so overwhemed by a story. I loved every paragraph, every line of thought, every conclusion...
It was my first "Lawrence-experience" and surely it won't be my last.
This novel is full of interesting dialogs, the characters are strong willed and with so much personality that it's difficult to feel detached from it. The are some magical moments: *BEWAHRE SPOILERS* the hand- clasping between Birkin and Gerald, Birkin's proposal to Ursula Brangwen, Birkin's thoughts when he sees the cold and dead face of Gerald...
If you haven't read this novel, I strongly recommend it...
I'll go on with Lady Chatterley's lover, see if it's as good as this one!
It was my first "Lawrence-experience" and surely it won't be my last.
This novel is full of interesting dialogs, the characters are strong willed and with so much personality that it's difficult to feel detached from it. The are some magical moments: *BEWAHRE SPOILERS* the hand- clasping between Birkin and Gerald, Birkin's proposal to Ursula Brangwen, Birkin's thoughts when he sees the cold and dead face of Gerald...
If you haven't read this novel, I strongly recommend it...
I'll go on with Lady Chatterley's lover, see if it's as good as this one!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wrestling with his own soul.
"Every man who is acutely alive is acutely wrestling with his own soul." D. H. Lawrence
The characters seem to be glyphs or icons representing ideas rather than living... Read more
The characters seem to be glyphs or icons representing ideas rather than living... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Leila Smith
Women in Love
The whole first half of this book is rather boring and pretentious. It gets better, but certainly not the best read ever.
Published 10 months ago by J. Bennett
Heavy going - but a literary triumph
I felt a little speechless after finishing Women in Love, if not a little emotionally drained. Having never read a DH Lawrence before, yet heard much about how controversial his... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Femmielala
stodge
Whilst one of his better books, it is still very heavy going ; more an endurance test than a novel.
Published on 23 Jan 2009 by J. E. Holmes
"Not about Women, Not about being in Love"
Let us not be misled: this book isn't about Women, and certainly isn't about being in Love. This begs the question, of course, "What is WOMEN IN LOVE about? Read more
Published on 27 April 2007 by M. Thouaille
Lets look at the facts
This is simply the most powerful book ever written. It acts as a viscious, shuddering, chasm producing unconscious edifice that both repels existing systems of thought in the... Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2003
Not the Rainbow sequel I had expected...
Hmm, bit unsure about this one. In many ways, it seems like DHL trying to share his own philosophy and opinions with the world at large, probably in some attempt to justify... Read more
Published on 11 Oct 2001
a deep experience into realising the denials of nature
the story of a relationship that is possible between both sexes of nature. And that there can exist an endearing and devotive relations with the same sex. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2001
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