Lady Chatterley's Lover

[Janine]

Both. I'd be interested in an LCL discussion, but, at the same time, I think I'd be willing to do any Lawrence discussion at this point. It's been months since we've done a story.

Seriously, I am working on it; but haven't been feeling well this whole week. I will skim the story tonight, look for some photo and write up a brief introduction. I will probably pick the one I mentioned, even if it's a little longer. It's very engaging.

Just trying to mix things up by looking at the oddities of the first chapter. I think we can all see the usual Lawrence touches there, and they probably don't need to be pointed out: an overly civilized, enervated couple with a troubled sex life; an ironic, detached narrator; etc.

Quark, I know you by now and know you to do these quirky things. I rather enjoyed you funky description. It made me laugh. Sort of like 'Lawrence Retold'.

I think I mentioned in my previous post, though, that I wasn't sure where Lawrence might be going with this. Well, that was a little bit of a lie. Lawrence tips his hand quite a lot in the first chapter. While it's difficult to make out exactly what the plot is going to look like, you can certainly make out what will be at stake in the coming pages. Sentences like these two give it away (not in a bad way):

Yes, it's not hard to read what Lawrence has instore for us in the beginning text. He often eludes to coming events even if symbolically.

Notions like these probably won't stand the test of time in the novel.

Well, I'll actually read whichever story you all choose is the best for discussion.

I don't know about that. I think his work will be far more appreciated as time goes by.

I am working on the story as stated above...at least I am thinking about it.

Grace, you are absolutely right. You know I didn't know if you would take to this Lawrence book and you have amazed me. As you said there is a lot going on in this novel. It's funny, I think the discussions of L's short stories and two books have helped all of you to recognise the subtexts and underlying themes; which are so often repeated in L's works. Glad the book spoke to you specifically, Grace. I think it has a lot to say. A woman can particularly relate.

[Quark]

Seriously, I am working on it; but haven't been feeling well this whole week. I will skim the story tonight, look for some photo and write up a brief introduction. I will probably pick the one I mentioned, even if it's a little longer. It's very engaging.

Well, whenever it starts, let me know and then we can start up a discussion.

I don't know about that. I think his work will be far more appreciated as time goes by.

I didn't mean that the novel wouldn't stand the test of time. I was saying that Connie's love of independence was probably going to be tested in the novel.

[dodoshady]

I think Lawrence is the best writer ever

[jerryball]

I agree, but not about the book which I thing is a very good novel, I think, each age has a kind of reading that could enjoy. This novel is for adults. In fact, the book could not be published openly in the Uk until 1960.