Women in Love: Annotated Edition (Alma Classics Evergreens)

During the First World War, sisters Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen are grown-up women living in the English Midlands and become involved in love affairs. The contrast between the two relationships explores the regenerative and destructive aspects of human passion, and the Alpine climax reveals the intensity of close male friendship. Women in Love was heavily revised by Lawrence to avoid obscenity and is considered his masterpiece.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 608 pages
Publication date: 22 June 2023
Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

First introduced in Lawrence's novel "The Rainbow," sisters Ursula and Gudrun Brangwen have since grown into mature women residing in the English Midlands during the onset of the First World War. Within this narrative, both sisters find themselves entangled in passionate relationships: Ursula with the misanthropic intellectual Rupert Birkin, and Gudrun with Gerald Crich, a successful industrialist. The profound contrast between these two unions – one characterized by happiness and fulfillment, the other by tempestuous and violent dynamics – serves as a fertile ground for exploring the multifaceted nature of human passion. Moreover, the novel's climactic scene in the Alps unveils the profound intensity of close male friendship, offering a revelatory glimpse into the intricacies of human relationships.

In an effort to circumvent the controversy that had surrounded the publication of "The Rainbow," Lawrence extensively revised his manuscript. The result was the publication of "Women in Love" in the United States in 1920, followed by a British edition the following year. This literary masterpiece straddles the boundaries between nineteenth-century realism and modernism, holding a special place in Lawrence's heart as his most accomplished work. It is widely regarded as one of the author's finest achievements, captivating readers with its rich tapestry of characters, intricate plotlines, and profound exploration of the human condition.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781847498984