Hey shorty! :) Perhaps you would like to check out these lit-net member interviews! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by shortysweetp
Printable View
Hey shorty! :) Perhaps you would like to check out these lit-net member interviews! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by shortysweetp
Oh, shorty, so nice to have you back ! (Remember me, you once helped me to buy the right Narnia book for my brother's birthday :))
Hope to see you around ! :nod:
Well, went to the bookshop today, and not a sign of a Lawrence book let alone Women in Love!
I may have to wait till I get to England, unless the choice IS Lady Chatterly...
Hi Anthony Furze, Don't dispair. "Women in Love" is available from Amazon. I just looked last night to see which buyer to get it from, but most likely I will buy directly from Amazon for $9.49 (?) new - I know they ship quickly so it will be to my house in plenty of time. I want this newer edition, since the Penquin Cambridge says it includes 2 previously discarded chapters that have been restored plus I believe there are really good notations on the text. I need a more up-to-date portable edition anyway. Check the page count - some have more pages - over 500 and I think those are the books with the missing chapters reinstated. There are two but one is no longer available, that is until Sept. - the one with the lighter cover showing parts of two women on the cover; the darker cover one is basically the same edition, only a few years earlier. Check it out. Hope this helps you depending on where you live.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony Furze
Hm, in case ordering from the internet is difficult too, you could still read the book online (for example, at this site). Not the greatest reading pleasure, to my taste at least :rolleyes:, but better than never reading a Lawrence book ! ;) Hopefully you'll have a chance to join us on whatever read, Anthony ! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony Furze
Hi
I'm new to the forums, so sadly I am unable to vote on this one. I am currently in the middle of chapter 1 of The Rainbow. My goal for the summer is to read several of Lawrence's novels, so I guess any on the list would be fine for me. :)
Welcome to the forum - batkisses, Hi, I love Lawrence's work - all of it. Any and all of the books are good in my opinion. Several of us are currently involved also in another thread of short stories by Lawrence. Please come and check it out sometime. Virgil loves the Rainbow. I read it years ago but do not recall that much about it now. I should re-read it someday. I am sure it is a great book. Do enjoy your reading and will see you in these discussions.Quote:
Originally Posted by batkisses
Hey, I'm pretty new here. The only work of Lawrence's I've read is a short story called "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" which I liked a lot. I'm looking forward to reading one of his novels, so I hope you guys pick a good one :D
Quote:
Originally Posted by batkisses
Hello, Batkisses and Rob! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rob91
If you increase your post counts before the end of May, you might be able to vote as well.
Looking forward to having you in our discussions. :)
Just found The Rainbow-also on line Women in Love. That ll do till I leave for the UK on June 9th.
Seeing here big fans of Lawrence I'm kind of embarrassed that i don't know him. posts are full of praise. june's reading sounds very tempting...
I'll go with "sons and lovers"
Don't worry, caspian, I'm equally ignorant as to Lawrence :). I had only heard his name before.
I read his wikipedia entry the other day in order to get at least some ideas on him before we start reading, and I must say it only made me hungrier to read one of his works. It seems Lawrence is mad, bad, and dangerous to know ;), and who can help being interested in the bad guys :D.
Hi Schokokeks, :lol: mad, bad and dangerous to know! Love that....L is far from a bad guy, but I like the bad guys, too. Villians are always so interesting, don't you think? Lawrence is certainly fascinating to study. It should be a good book read this month and lots to talk about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Schokokeks
You did a good thing looking him up in wikipedia. It is better to know a little about his background, who and what influenced him, his life, etc. On Lit Net there is also a brief biography. I have to tell you, I have read 3 full biographies and I still want to know more about this amazing and cryptic man and his work. I am rather addicted by now to this 'life long pursuit'. I think, given any of the books that shall be picked, you will enjoy reading him.
caspian, that goes for you, also. Don't be embarrassed to not know anything of the author. It is always a good thing to discover someone new and at least try an author's work at least once. Depending on what kind of literature you like or normally read, I think you will find Lawrence's writing style of interest.
Finally got hold of Women in Love yesterday.
Anthony, that's great! How did you get it? Find it online?Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony Furze
Our bookshops over here are a little eccentric, even though they re all under one name. I t was tucked away under a host of other neglected classics...
All the best.
Anthony, Well, good for you finding it so quickly. Of course, it was England that banned his books, at least for sometime, and many were printed in the US where I live and can get his books easily. I suppose it is hard to find them in other parts of the world. Important thing is you found one. Hope, since it was buried, you got a good deal. I actually got "Sons and Lovers" free in my library in the give-away shelf. I do love that shelf and check it out all the time...you never know what will surface.Quote:
Originally Posted by Anthony Furze
If you or anyone is interested in reading or learning more about Lawrence, check out the site at the University of Nottingham - there is a whole section dedicated to Lawrence and it is great! Lots of interesting pictures and even photos of his original manuscripts in his own florid handwriting. I will post the link later on.
Going once...
I didn't know they had Lawrence's books banned! Actually, in my mother's time (in very early 1980's I think), it was in the list of the books taught in MA English classes. That's why I find it really shocking.Quote:
Originally Posted by Janine
Hi Pensive, Most certainly Lawrence did write books that were banned, and many publishers would not touch them. He had to have "Lady Chatterly's Lover" published independently and pay for it himself, then he sold the books independently, as well. Many were actually confiscated. He painted later in his life and had a show and many of the paintings were confiscated, also, which made Lawrence raving mad. Lawrence was quite the 'scandal' of the day and an outrage to the stuffy London society people.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pensive
Referring to your mother's time, note that my own time was the 1950's, 1960's 1970's, 80's..... I think I first read Lawrence when I was about 28, so that would place it in the late 70's. Lawrence wrote his books much earlier than all these dates. He started in the early part of the century. It was a much different time back then and his books were quite "racey" for that time; now people would probably say, "What was all the fuss about?" It is the same with many authors, especially Joyce. Lawrence and Joyce broke new ground, but both became self-impossed exiles from the British Isles.
Also, locality makes a big difference. Many of L's novels were first published in the US, so that he became better accepted there. American's accepted his novels more readily than the English. In Europe, he also was accepted, but his own England is where the banning took place. He was bitter about that, among other incidents and felt deep rejection for years about his homeland.
I think if you read either L's biography in Wikipedida, or on this site it will mention all the problems Lawrence had with books getting published. I think that "The Rainbow" also was pulled from shelves originally. I read 3 biographies and England gave Lawrence so much trouble. I will have to look up specific things and get back to you. Presently the 3 biops are like a big soup swimming around in my head. Hard to be specific without reviewing what I have read the last few years.
So Pensive, does this entice you to read Lawrence?
Hey guys! Janine invited me to participate here, since I'm reading Women in Love for a class. I won't vote for it because I've already read it, but I'd be glad to share my views on it, and read yours, once you all have read it. If Lady Chatterly's Lover wins, however, I just might find some time to try and read it too, since I bought it a week ago and it's begging to have an excuse to be devoured ;)
hi kandaurov, so glad you took my advice. This should be a great discussion. You are permitted to vote since you have the right amount of posts; well, if you change your mind about voting, we still have a few days yet. Discussions take a while to get going so you will have time to finish the book. Everyone avoids spoiling the ending.Quote:
Originally Posted by kandaurov
Funny, I dreamed the count went to 9 for "Women in Love" and there is it sitting at 9, for several days now. I thought it a really strange dream; I also thought - I need a real life!
I voted on this book, since I feel it is L's best. I noticed either on Lit Net's biography, or in Wikipedia, it states that Lawrence also thought it his best book. If it gets picked I will be thrilled, but "Lady Chatterly's Lover" is short and I must tell you, you will enjoy it, also. I read it several times now. I just think that in "Women in Love" there are more of the Lawrence issues/ideals to discuss. It was written much earlier than Lady Chatterly, which was his last fiction novel.
Great. Glad to have you in our discussion. I'll be curious to know what is discussed in your class. Actually when the book is selected Scher will start a new thread. At this point it looks like Women In Love will be the book. Actually we can read Lady Chatterly and discuss it outside the book forum at a later date if people are willing.Quote:
Originally Posted by kandaurov
Thanks for clarifying this! It makes perfect sense. :) Yes, this all is compelling me to complete Sons and Lovers as soon as possible which I am now reading. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Janine
I am a brand newbie, and can't vote but would love to join in with whatever book is chosen. Lawrence has been on my short list for quite awhile now!
Welcome newbie, Shannon! Anyone can join in - feel free to comment -sorry you can't yet vote. Glad Lawrence is on your "short list" - my own list keeps growing and it is not too short presently; so many books yet to read;) A few more days and we will know the winner. Several of these books are available on this site. Also, there is a short story thread on Lawrence - those are also available on this site. One story will finish up soon and another will be picked for next month. Come check it out, as well. The stories are short and fun to discuss. Enjoy your reading! JanineQuote:
Originally Posted by _Shannon_
We own all of them, so anyone is great with me. I once started Women in Love and never finished for some reason- so I would lean most heavily towards that one I suppose.
We have a rather large collection of books:blush: - and my husband is enslaved by, uuuhhh that is -works for- Barnes and Noble- so getting a copy of anything is not too much of a challenge.
How do I find the short story thread?? And thanks- Janine for the words of welcome!
Hi! I'm also not able to vote but plan to join in with the reading as well. :)
Hi again Shannon, So glad you have the books readily available. I love Barnes and Noble but usually go there to browse and end up buying one thing at least. How lucky you are with your hubby working for them. I can imagine how many books you own - wonderful! One can never have enough fine books.Quote:
Originally Posted by _Shannon_
To find the Lawrence section, go to the top and click on Literature Network Forums and you will notice a list below forum listings - tiny lettering of all the authors, click on Lawrence and you should get to his page, or a list of the Forums pertaining to him online. Some of the short stories are under the title of the book "England, My England".
I will check myself how to get to the main page for Lawrence and get back to you. I always have to poke around to go from these forums to Lawrence's biography page. Maybe try putting Lawrence biography in search and see if that works. Once there all the works are listed on the left-hand side.
Hi, Gracewings, and welcome to the forum and to this thread. This is great - so many people interested in Lawrence. This should be a super discussion this month. I am very happy you will be joining in. Sorry you cannot yet vote; but you will accumulate posts faster than you even imagined. Have fun and hope to see you soon, especially in here.:)
This is easier - this will take you all directly to the Lawrence page in this forum:
http://www.online-literature.com/dh_lawrence/
To find a full list of the authors - just click on Literature Network Forums at the top of this thread heading and then you will see the last block in forums is blue (to the left) and says "List of Authors with available E-Texts." Click on that and it will take you to all the authors and their biography pages and available texts.
Going twice...
So it's Women in Love? I'm sitting this one out, so I can finish Light in August and Beckett's trilogy this month. When does the poll for July start?
I might end up sitting this one out too as I am still trying to finish Owen Meany! :blush:Quote:
Originally Posted by NickAdams
July poll will start in half an hour or so if you lemme! ;)
:banana:Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
Before marriage;
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...rence_1906.jpg
After marriage;
http://www.online-literature.com/aut...h_lawrence.jpg
hahaha, well Turk as someone who in a few weeks will have been married seventeen years, I have to say you've got a point. ;) But marriage is in most cases good for you.
Certainly. We marry because if we all would try to hire a cook, a maid, a servant that would cost really expensive. That's why we find a woman who have all of those abilities. And as men, we think we are so smart; although 2 years later we suddenly realize how stupid we are; cuz a woman costs much more than a maid, a cook and a servant. Also she will summon some children too. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Virgil
Ok, enough fun. In fact i believe women are presents of God and i will marry in a year probly too. :)
Why do women have small feet?Quote:
Originally Posted by Turk
So they can stand closer to the sink! :DFrom her parents' house, no doubt! ;)Quote:
Also she will summon some children too. ;)
Oh, here comes the disclaimer! :DQuote:
Ok, enough fun. In fact i believe women are presents of God and i will marry in a year probly too. :)
Was browsing around online and found some neat photos, but they are really small. If you go to the site:
http://www.dh-lawrence.org.uk/ you can see a many neat photos, also I think there is an online exhibit at this link.
You can also find much information and pictures at:
The Lawrence Circle - D H Lawrence Resourses - Manuscripts and Special Collections - The University of Nottingham
Lawrence as a young man
http://www.nottingham.ac.ik/mss/onli...e/circle.phtml
Childhood photo
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ceYoungMan.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...echildhood.jpg
LawrenceCollegePhoto
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...llegePhoto.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p.../Lawrence5.jpg
Poster for the exhibit
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...ngLawrence.jpg
Frieda - Lawrence's wife
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p...edaWeekley.jpg
http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p.../Lawrence6.jpg
Looks like :"Women in Love" won. I read it in school, a long time ago, I'll get a copy and join in on this one. quasimodo1