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The Plumed Serpent
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ISBN13: 9781025352978
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 466
Weight: 1.43
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Plumed Serpent is a provocative and visionary novel by D. H. Lawrence, set against the vibrant and turbulent backdrop of post-revolutionary Mexico. The narrative follows Kate Leslie, an Irish widow who finds herself drawn into a clandestine movement led by the charismatic Don RamÃ3n and the fierce General Cipriano. This movement seeks to overthrow the influence of Christianity and restore the worship of the ancient Aztec deity, Quetzalcoatl.
Through rich, evocative prose, Lawrence explores themes of spiritual rebirth, the clash of civilizations, and the search for an authentic primitive identity. The novel delves deep into the psychological and mystical transformations of its characters as they grapple with the primal forces of the Mexican landscape and the intoxicating power of a new religious fervor. The Plumed Serpent stands as one of Lawrence's most ambitious works, blending political intrigue with a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of leadership, gender dynamics, and the collective soul. It remains a hauntingly beautiful exploration of the human condition and the enduring power of myth in the modern world.
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