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 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.

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* outlines the major critical issues surrounding his works, from the time they were written to the present* explain the full range of often very different critical views and interpretation* offer guides to further reading in each area discussed. 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.

Table of Contents Series Editor's Preface Acknowledgments Abbreviations and Referencing Introduction 1. Life and Contexts 2. Work 3. Criticism Further reading Chronology Bibliography

Fiona Becket lectures in twentieth-century English literature at the University of Leeds. She is the author of D.H. Lawrence: The Thinker as Poet (1997).