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The Rainbow
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025374949
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 484
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Rainbow is a profound exploration of the human spirit and the shifting landscape of English society across three generations of the Brangwen family. Set against the backdrop of rural Nottinghamshire, the novel traces the family's evolution from traditional farming roots to the complexities of the modern industrial age. D. H. Lawrence masterfully delves into the internal lives of his characters, examining the tensions between individual desire and social expectation, as well as the search for spiritual and emotional fulfillment.
The narrative follows the lives of Tom Brangwen and his Polish wife, Lydia, their daughter Anna, and finally their granddaughter Ursula. Through these characters, Lawrence investigates the nature of marriage, the power of sexual passion, and the struggle for self-realization in a rapidly changing world. Ursula's journey, in particular, represents a bold quest for independence and intellectual growth, challenging the restrictive conventions of her time.
A landmark of modernist literature, The Rainbow is celebrated for its lyrical prose and its daring treatment of human relationships. It remains a vital work for its psychological depth and its vivid depiction of the struggle to find meaning and connection in the face of modern alienation.
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