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When the marriage between Walter Morel and his sensitive, high-minded wife begins to break down, the bitterness of their frustration seeps into their children's lives. Their second son, Paul, knows that he must struggle for independence if he is not to repeat his parents' failure. Lawrence's powerful description of Paul's single-minded efforts to define himself sexually and emotionally through relationships with two women—the innocent, old-fashioned Miriam Leivers and the experienced, provocatively modern Clara Dawes—makes this a novel as much for the beginning of the twenty-first century as it was for the beginning of the twentieth.
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Release date
April 19, 2010 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781400196111
- File size: 476348 KB
- Duration: 16:32:23
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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This brisk performance of Lawrence's classic brings a complex family story to life, thanks to the contributions of many voices. The full-cast dramatization is an efficient means of providing the plot details, but purists may miss the lavish descriptions of the original novel. However, once lured into the conflicts facing the Morel family, the listener can't help but stay engaged with this story of love, loyalty, and disillusionment. What will happen when an unhappy marriage impacts the lives of its children? With an enthusiasm reminiscent of old radio dramas, the many voices are skilled at capturing the ear and holding one's attention. L.B.F. (c) AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine
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