Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence, who was described as “England’s greatest novelist”. The Modern Library placed it ninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. While the novel initially received a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegations of obscenity, it is today regarded as a masterpiece by many critics and is often regarded as Lawrence’s finest achievement. The original 1913 edition was heavily edited by Edward Garnett who removed 80 passages, roughly a tenth of the text. The novel is dedicated to Garnett. Garnett, as the literary advisor to the publishing firm Duckworth, was an important figure in leading Lawrence farther into the London literary world during the years 1911 and 1912. It was not until the 1992 Cambridge University Press edition was released that the missing text was restored. Lawrence rewrote the work four times until he was happy with it. Although before publication the work was usually titled Paul Morel, Lawrence finally settled on Sons and Lovers .
【作者简介】:
D.H.劳伦斯,(David Herbert Lawrence)英国诗人、小说家、散文家。出生于矿工家庭,当过屠户会计、厂商雇员和小学教师,曾在国内外漂泊十多年,对现实抱批判否定态度。他写过诗,但主要写长篇小说,共有10部,著名的为《虹》(1915)、《爱恋中的女人》(1921)和《查太莱夫人的情人》(1928)。
【目录】:
PART ONE Chapter 1THE EARLY MARRIED LIFE OF THE MORELS /3 Chapter 2THE BIRTH OF PAUL, AND ANOTHER BATTLE /34 Chapter 3THE CASTING OFF OF MOREL — THE TAKING ON OF WILLIAM /56 Chapter 4THE YOUNG LIFE OF PAUL /71 Chapter 5PAUL LAUNCHES INTO LIFE /102 Chapter 6DEATH IN THE FAMILY /138
PART TWO Chapter 7LAD-AND-GIRL LOVE /173 Chapter 8STRIFE IN LOVE /218 Chapter 9DEFEAT OF MIRIAM /261 Chapter 10CLARA /305 Chapter 11THE TEST ON MIRIAM /335 Chapter 12PASSION /363 Chapter 13BAXTER DAWES /411 Chapter 14THE RELEASE /456 Chapter 15DERELICT /493
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