D.H.

Lawrence
His Time

- Born in 1885, Eastwood (England)

- Died in 1930, Vence (France)
- He belonged to Modernism
His Work

- Main themes: Human instinct and sexuality.

- Through literature he reflected his opinion against
industrialization.
- His works were subject of controversy.
- He was considered a pornographer by some literary
critics.
His Most Important
Work

Lady Chatterley`s Lover

- It was published in 1928,

in Italy.
- It is considered erotic
novel.
Personal Life

- His father was an illiterate person.

- His mother was a teacher.
- Problems at home.
- Bad economical situation.
- Health difficulties: pneumonia and
tuberculosis.
- Because of his negative critics he
exiled himself.
- He was married to Frieda von
Richtofen
References

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D._H._Lawrence

- http://www.biography.com/people/dh-lawrence-17175776

- http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poets/detail/d-h-lawrence