D.H. Lawrence

Studies in Classic American Literature [...] is at once a work of cultural criticism, a study and critique of American myths, a meditation on the relationship between the Old World and the New, a new theory of the self, a theory of textuality (and a fearless demonstration of a radical, self-styled form of …

Sons and Lovers, Lawrence's third published novel, was written at the height of his literary powers. The initial romance between a woman of 'good family' and a miner does not last long into marriage as they face tough economic realities. The differences in background affect the next generation - their two sons William …