The Complete Critical Guide To D.H. Lawrence

A figure forever remembered for the scandal and banning of Plagued by scandal, praised by fans and read by multitudes around the world, Lawrence challenged the norm and changed the definition of acceptable literature. "The Complete Critical Guide to D. H. Lawrence" moves beyond rehashing controversy [...]
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A figure forever remembered for the scandal and banning of Plagued by scandal, praised by fans and read by multitudes around the world, Lawrence challenged the norm and changed the definition of acceptable literature. "The Complete Critical Guide to D. H. Lawrence" moves beyond rehashing controversy to examine the extraordinary output of poetry, novels and non-fiction that made him a central figure in the Modernist movement. Along with Lawrence's personal history, Fiona Becket surveys the criticism of Lawrence's work, ranging from early accusations of unhealthy sexual obsession to contemporary issues such as his views on society, women and civilization. For those new to Lawrence, and for established fans, this guide places the work and the contexts of this major literary figure within easy grasp.