Books by D H Lawrence

Book SynopsisTres novelas cortas que D. H. Lawrence escribió entre 1920 y 1921. En la primera de ellas, La mariquita, un conde y oficial alemán se encuentra hospitalizado en Inglaterra al borde de la muerte por su participación en la Primera Guerra Mundial. De carácter siniestro y misterioso, pronto empieza a recibir las visitas de una joven que, aunque repelida por su oscuridad, no puede dejar de verle. En la segunda, El muñeco del capitán, una pintora y marionetista crea un títere de su amante tan fiel que, cuando la mujer de este lo descubre en su tienda, trata por todos los medios de conseguirlo. Por último, en El zorro, historia en la que se basó la primera película de Mark Rydell, dos mujeres que viven aisladas en una pequeña granja abren un día la puerta para toparse con un joven soldado británico que resulta ser tan astuto como un zorro. A partir de ese momento, la relación entre ambas da un vuelco que culminará en un final inesperado.

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Book SynopsisEncuadernación: RústicaTácito fue el primer gran escritor en mencionar Londres y, desde entonces, muchos otros grandes creadores nos han dejado sus impresiones de la ciudad. En este libro Dostoyevski y Boswell nos acompañan por los bajos fondos londinenses, mientras que Dickens, De Amicis, London o Kipling nos hacen de guías y nos dan consejos para manejarnos en la capital de Inglaterra. Otros, como Beda el Venerable, John Evelyn o Samuel Pepys nos cuentan cómo la ciudad superó pestes, incendios e invasiones, mientras que Soseki, Rimbaud o Verlaine ilustran que no es fácil vivir en Londres si no se dispone de dinero. Jane Austen, Mark Twain o Charlotte Brontë son sólo algunos más de los muchos autores que contribuyen a esta guía, que cuenta también con deliciosos grabados que permiten al lector ver lo que es y también lo que fue.Imprescindible como complemento a una guía tradicional, la Guía literaria de Londres nos permite disfrutar de un triple viaje: en el espacio, hacia los monumentos londinenses; en el tiempo, hacia otras épocas y sensibilidades; y en el espíritu, hacia algunas de las mentes más creativas, divertidas y magníficas que ha dado la Literatura universal.

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Book SynopsisAaron's Rod by D.H. Lawrence follows the story of Aaron Sisson, a union official who is disillusioned with his life in the English coal mines and decides to leave his family behind to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician in Italy. As he travels through post-World War I Europe, Aaron meets a variety of characters who challenge his beliefs and push him to confront his inner turmoil. One of the people Aaron befriends is Rawdon Lilly, a writer who becomes his mentor and introduces him to intellectual and artistic circles. While in Italy, Aaron has an affair with an aristocratic woman, and he becomes involved in political and philosophical debates about leadership and submission. Now, What will Aaron do? The novel ultimately culminates in a tragic event that forces Aaron to confront the limitations of his dreams and the realities of his life. Through this journey, Lawrence explores themes of individualism, spirituality, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in a changing world.

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Book SynopsisThe White Peacock is a novel by D. H. Lawrence published in 1911. The story revolves around the relationship between two young people, George and Lettie, who fall in love in the English countryside. George is the nephew of a wealthy landowner, and Lettie is the daughter of a poor farmer. The novel explores themes of love, class, and the struggle for self-expression. The plot is centered around the courtship of George and Lettie, who come from vastly different backgrounds. George struggles with his privileged upbringing and a desire to break free from his family's expectations, while Lettie is confined by her poverty and the limited opportunities available to her. As their relationship progresses, they face challenges and obstacles that threaten to tear them apart. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural world, particularly the lush English countryside. Lawrence's prose captures the beauty and complexity of the landscape, and his characters are deeply connected to the natural world around them. In the end, the novel is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships, the struggle for self-discovery and the consequences of social and economic divisions.

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Book SynopsisThe Lost Girl by D.H. Lawrence is a novel about a young woman named Alvina Houghton who lives in the small English village of Woodhouse. Dissatisfied with her life there, Alvina sets out on a journey of self-discovery that takes her to various places in England and Europe. Alvina begins a relationship with a wealthy man named Ciccio, but soon realizes that their cultural differences and his possessiveness are too much for her. She breaks things off with him and meets a young British man named Everard Barfoot. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by Everard's desire for a traditional marriage and Alvina's reluctance to conform to societal norms. Alvina eventually decides to leave Everard and returns to Woodhouse, where she becomes involved with the local doctor, Mitchell. Their relationship is also tumultuous, and Alvina ultimately decides to leave him as well. In the end, Alvina realizes that she must find her own way in life and sets out once again on her journey of self-discovery. Overall, The Lost Girl explores themes of individualism, societal expectations, and the search for personal fulfillment in a rapidly changing world.

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