Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence
"Lady Chatterley's Lover" is a controversial novel that explores themes of class, sexuality, and the human condition. The story revolves around a young, upper-class woman married to a paralyzed war veteran who, feeling emotionally and physically neglected, embarks on a passionate affair with the estate's gamekeeper. The narrative delves into the protagonist's sexual awakening and her struggle against societal norms, ultimately advocating for emotional honesty and physical intimacy as essential components of a fulfilling life.
The 171st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1928
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-400
- Words
- 114,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 37th on The 50 best books of the past 100 years (The Times)
- 39th on Le Monde's 100 Books of the Century (Le Monde)
- 48th on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 51st on The 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century (Folha de São Paulo)
- 59th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 61st on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 70th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 81st on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Most Influential Books of the Century (Boston Public Library)
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