First published in 1913, Sons and Lovers is D.
Lawrence's provocative semi-autobiographical novel.
The work is based in part on his own family, his mother married a miner like the matriarch of the novel and consequently felt constrained by being relegated to a working class life.
The story reflects the struggles of Paul Morel, an artist who cannot reciprocate love for other women while under the influence of his stifling mother.
Unconsciously taught to despise his father and eschew ot.
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