Lady Chatterley's Lover (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover

$57.58

Lady Chatterley's Lover (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover

Name: Lady Chatterley's Lover (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781778785924
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by D. H. Lawrence (Author)

Lady Chatterley's Lover follows the story of Constance Reid, a young woman married to Sir Clifford Chatterley, an upper-class baronet who is paralyzed from the waist down due to a war injury. Feeling unfulfilled in her marriage, Constance embarks on a passionate affair with the estate's gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. This relationship, marked by the stark class divide between them, serves to explore the novel's central theme: Constance's realization that true love and fulfillment require a balance of both physical and emotional connection.

Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence is historically significant for its frank portrayal of sexuality and its challenge to the social and literary norms of the early 20^th century. The novel was banned in several countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States, due to its explicit content. Its unexpurgated publication in the UK in 1960 led to a landmark obscenity trial, in which Penguin Books was acquitted, marking a major shift in attitudes towards censorship and the freedom of literary expression. The trial and the novel's subsequent availability sparked discussions on sexual morality, class dynamics, and the changing nature of relationships, cementing its place as a pivotal work in both literary and cultural history.
This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.

Number of Pages: 288

Dimensions: 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN

Publication Date: October 22, 2024