Publisher's Synopsis
The First Lady Chatterley by D. H. Lawrence is a novel that explores the themes of love, sexuality, and class in early 20th century England. The story revolves around Lady Chatterley, a young and beautiful aristocrat who is married to the wealthy and powerful Sir Clifford Chatterley. Despite her privileged position in society, Lady Chatterley is unhappy and unfulfilled in her marriage, and she begins to have an affair with Oliver Mellors, the gamekeeper on her husband's estate.As Lady Chatterley and Mellors become more involved with each other, they confront the social and cultural barriers that separate them. Mellors is a working-class man, and their relationship challenges the rigid class distinctions of English society. Additionally, their sexual relationship is unconventional and explicit, and it challenges the puritanical attitudes of the time.The novel is a powerful exploration of human desire and the complexities of relationships. It is also a commentary on the social and political issues of its time, including the changing roles of women and the impact of industrialization on society. The First Lady Chatterley is a classic work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.1944. This is the complete first draft of Lady Chatterley�������s Lover which differs from the third draft most commonly read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
