| D.H. Lawrence Contributor(s): Becket, Fiona (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415202515 ISBN-13: 9780415202510 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2002 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh |
| Dewey: 823.912 |
| LCCN: 2001048827 |
| Series: Complete Critical Guide to English Literature |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 5.54" W x 8.8" (0.81 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: So many questions surround the key figures in the English literary canon, but most books focus on one aspect of an author's life or work, or limit themselves to a single critical approach. D. H. Lawrence is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide which: * offers basic information on Lawrence's, contexts and works This guidebook has a broad focus but one very clear aim: to equip you with all the knowledge you need to make your own new readings of the work of D. H. Lawrence. |