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D. H. Lawrence

An approachable critical biography of the English novelist, most famous as the author of Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
 
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive look at D. H. Lawrence’s turbulent life and career. Tracing Lawrence’s journey from a mining village outside Nottingham to his early death in the South of France, the book provides fresh perspectives on his major works. David Ellis covers the essential aspects of Lawrence’s life and writings and presents a balanced view, steering between admirers and critics. Written in an accessible style, this book is ideal for both students new to Lawrence and readers looking to revisit one of Britain’s greatest early twentieth-century writers.

200 pages | 40 halftones | 5.12 x 7.87 | © 2025

Critical Lives

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"Ellis has put a lifetime’s thinking into this concise work. Artfully combining details of Lawrence’s biography with acute comments on his writings, it will prove essential reading both for students and for all those already familiar with Lawrence’s work."

John Worthen, author of 'D. H. Lawrence: The Life of an Outsider'

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