Great Writers 2: D.H. Lawrence

This is the second in a series about writers I admire and who have given me great pleasure over the years. These videos are in no particular order and I do not rank these writers as I did with the composer series.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• D.H.
• Lawrence
• Great-Writers
• Literature
• Nonconformists
• Free-Spirits

[paisleyyama]

I`m almost through with Sons & Lovers & as a woman I`m not so impressed w/DH. My impression is he had deep issues w/women that`s reflected in his writing. It seems he had a rather perverse relationship w/his mom where his mom wanted him all to herself & to a great part he consented but took the resentment out on other women. All the female characters in his book are essentially the same--rather bitter, hussies to the core to be abused by men.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@paisleyyama I didn't really feel that about his women.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@paisleyyama I didn't really feel that about his women.

[WoWoNiceLady]

I don't know who you are, I'm taking a punt on you so don't let me down, don't make me feel like a cuntplease

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@WoWoNiceLady I wouldn't dream of it

[xinxinming]

Thanks so much ! You introduced D.H. Lawrence to me just when I really needed him.

[OldGrumpyGuy]

@xinxinming My pleasure. Thanks for your comment

[paisleyyama]

@OldGrumpyGuy This is the 1st bk I`ve read of his & it says it`s somewhat autobiographical. I can`t speak of his female characters in other bks, but this one the women really come across as bitter hussies in my opinion. It`s an interesting bk though. I can`t say I "enjoy" reading it based on the female characters & the way the men treat the women, but it`s the sort of book I don`t want to put down either. So I`ll give him credit as a good writer and story teller in that respect.

[rocketqueenz]

@hugoefoda I am a huge Bukowski fan. Read DH Lawrence for a class, fell in love with Lady Chatterly ... A definite recommend.

[dawsonbonde]

My spontaneity is so often misunderstood, it brings about both disregard and the utmost respect. It is the over zealous enforcers of individuality who most hinder my path. Thank you for the video, I have some reading to do.