Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence, whowas described as “England’s greatest novelist”. The Modern Library placed itninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. While the novelinitially received a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegations of obscenity,it is today regarded as a masterpiece by many critics and is often regarded asLawrence’s finest achievement.
The original 1913 edition was heavily edited by Edward Garnett whoremoved 80 passages, roughly a tenth of the text. The novel is dedicated toGarnett. Garnett, as the literary advisor to the publishing firm Duckworth, wasan important figure in leading Lawrence farther into the London literary worldduring the years 1911 and 1912. It was not until the 1992 Cambridge UniversityPress edition was released that the missing text was restored.
Lawrence rewrote the work four times until he was happy with it. Althoughbefore publication the work was usually titled Paul Morel, Lawrence finally settledon 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,最著名的为《虹》(1915)、《爱恋中的女人》(1921)和《查太莱夫人的情人》(1928)。
【目录】
PART ONE
Chapter 1 THE EARLY MARRIED LIFE OF THE MORELS /3
Chapter 2 THE BIRTH OF PAUL, AND ANOTHER BATTLE /34
Chapter 3 THE CASTING OFF OF MOREL — THE TAKING ON OF WILLIAM /56
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