Lady Chatterley's Lover

Lady Chatterley's Lover, a novel by D. H. Lawrence is a story of passion, class divide, and human intimacy set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. The novel centers on Constance, Connie, Reid, who becomes Lady Chatterley after marrying Sir Clifford Chatterley, an aristocrat and war veteran who is paralyzed from the waist down and becomes emotionally distant. Living in the isolated setting of Wragby Hall, Connie finds herself increasingly disconnected from her husband, leading to a profound sense of loneliness and emotional dissatisfaction. Clifford's injury and his resulting impotence create a void in Connie's life, leading her to question her role as a wife and her desires as a woman. "Lady Chatterley's Lover" was controversial at the time of its publication due to its explicit descriptions of sex and its criticism of the social and sexual mores of the era. The book was subject to censorship and a famous obscenity trial, which it eventually won, marking a significant moment in the battle for freedom of expression in literature.

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E-bog: 1. januar 2024