When first published privately in Italy, in 1928, "Lady Chatterly's Lover" was too risque for readers and was considered unprintable. It wasn't until three decades later, in 1960, that the novel could be printed openly in the United Kingdom. Much debate has gone into what constitutes erotic literature; but whether the novel was about a scandalous affair or a quest for purity, or about the class system and social conflict, one needs to read it for oneself to find the message that lies within. "Lady Chatterly's Lover" will ...
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When first published privately in Italy, in 1928, "Lady Chatterly's Lover" was too risque for readers and was considered unprintable. It wasn't until three decades later, in 1960, that the novel could be printed openly in the United Kingdom. Much debate has gone into what constitutes erotic literature; but whether the novel was about a scandalous affair or a quest for purity, or about the class system and social conflict, one needs to read it for oneself to find the message that lies within. "Lady Chatterly's Lover" will surely pique the interest and curiosity of the most discerning of readers. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 12 vo. Dj w/1" paper loss at lower spine panel, unclipped price, in mylar; 376 clean, unmarked pages (#148 in series) rust/brown c w/runned on blackl glt spine titles; blocked runner end papers.
This book is the best and worst of novels. The writing is extraordinarily beautiful, lyrical, and even educational. DH Lawence has a way with words that is next to none. Yet, this story - I hate to admit it - is boring. I typically love the classics. It is generally all I read. This book is boring me to my core. I'll finish it eventually, but not with my normal zest for a literary classic.