Sons and Lovers
by D.H. Lawrence, Geoff Dyer
Sons and Lovers by D.H. Lawrence, Geoff Dyer holds a well received rating of 3.61 out of 5, based on 33.8K reader ratings. First published in 1913. The book spans 654 pages.
About Sons and Lovers
"She was a brazen hussy.""She wasn't. And she was pretty, wasn't she?""I didn't look ... And tell your girls, my son, that when they're running after you, they're not to come and ask your mother for you - tell them that - brazen baggages you meet at dancing classes"The marriage of Gertrude and Walter Morel has become a battleground. Repelled by her uneducated and sometimes violent husband, delicate Gertrude devotes her life to her children, especially to her sons, William and Paul - determined they will not follow their father into working down the coal mines. But conflict is evitable when Paul seeks to escape his mother's suffocating grasp through relationships with women his own age. Set in Lawrence's native Nottinghamshire, Sons and Lovers is a highly autobiographical and compelling portrayal of childhood, adolescence and the clash of generations.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | D.H. Lawrence, Geoff Dyer |
| Published | 1913 |
| Pages | 654 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.61 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 33,792 |
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What genre is Sons and Lovers?
Sons and Lovers is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Sons and Lovers worth reading?
Based on 33.8K reader ratings, Sons and Lovers has an average score of 3.61 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Sons and Lovers?
Sons and Lovers has 654 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Sons and Lovers?
Sons and Lovers was written by D.H. Lawrence, Geoff Dyer. It was first published in 1913.
What is the ISBN for Sons and Lovers?
The ISBN-13 for Sons and Lovers is 9780375753730.0.
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