The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence Audiobook is a short story by D. H. Lawrence. It was first published in July 1926, in Harper's Bazaar and subsequently appeared in the first volume of Lawrence's collected short stories. It was made into a full-length film directed by Anthony Pelissier and starring John Howard Davies, Valerie Hobson and John Mills; the film was released in the United Kingdom in 1949 and in 1950 in the United States. It was also made into a TV film in 1977 and a 1997 film directed by Michael Almereyda. Plot summary: The story describes a young middle-class Englishwoman who "had no luck". Though outwardly successful, she is haunted by a sense of failure; her husband is a ne'er-do-well and her work as a commercial artist does not earn as much as she would like. The family's life exceeds its income and unspoken anxiety about money permeates the household. Her children, a son Paul and his two sisters, sense this anxiety; they even claim they can hear the house whispering "There must be more money". Paul tells his Uncle Oscar Cresswell about betting on horse races with Bassett, the gardener. He has been placing bets using his pocket money and has won and saved three hundred and twenty pounds. Sometimes he says he is "sure" of a winner for an upcoming race and the horses he names do in fact win, sometimes at remarkable odds. Uncle Oscar and Bassett both place large bets on the horses Paul names. After more winnings, Paul and Oscar arrange to give the mother a gift of five thousand pounds but the gift only lets her spend more. Disappointed, Paul tries harder than ever to be "lucky". As the Derby approaches, Paul is determined to learn the winner. Concerned about his health, his mother rushes home from a party and discovers his secret. He has been spending hours riding his rocking horse, sometimes all night long, until he "gets there", into a clairvoyant state where he can be sure of the winner's name. Paul remains ill through the day of the Derby. Informed by Cresswell, Bassett has placed Paul's bet on Malabar, at fourteen to one. When he is informed by Bassett that he now has 80,000 pounds, Paul, excited, tells his mother how "lucky" he is. Unfortunately, Paul died the next night.

The Rocking Horse Winner

In "Sea and Sardinia," D. H. Lawrence vividly describes his journey, capturing the essence of the sea and the island with intimate detail. The sea is a powerful, ever-moving force, with waves and light playing on its surface, evoking awe and restlessness. The boat's movement and the salt spray add to the sensory experience, with the horizon both promising and limiting. Upon arriving in Sardinia, Lawrence is struck by its rugged beauty. The sharp, craggy mountains and sparse, resilient vegetation reflect the island's harsh climate and tenacious life. The towns and villages seem to cling to existence, mirroring the robust and earthy character of the people, who are deeply connected to their land. Exploring the island, Lawrence immerses himself in Sardinian life. Markets filled with the scents of fresh produce and spices, vibrant colors, and bustling energy create a rich sensory tapestry. In quieter moments, he reflects on the contrasts between Sardinian simplicity and his own life's complexities, finding clarity and renewal in the island's raw nature and straightforward people. Lawrence's prose is rich with imagery, painting a vivid picture of Sardinia as more than a place—it's an experience that deeply impacts him. The island's stark beauty and enduring spirit offer a sense of harmony and profound connection, making his journey both an exploration of a new land and a deeper journey into his own soul.

Sea & Sardinia

Kangaroo is an account of a visit to New South Wales by an English writer named Richard Lovat Somers and his German wife Harriet in the early 1920s. This appears to be semi-autobiographical, based on a three-month visit to Australia by Lawrence and his wife Frieda, in 1922. Australian journalist Robert Darroch – in several articles in the late 1970s, and a 1981 book entitled D.H. Lawrence in Australia – claimed that Lawrence based Kangaroo on real people and events he witnessed in Australia. "Kangaroo" is the fictional nickname of one of Lawrence's characters, Benjamin Cooley, a prominent ex-soldier and lawyer, who is also the leader of a secretive, fascist paramilitary organisation, the "Diggers Club". David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English writer and poet. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. Some of the issues Lawrence explores are sexuality, emotional health, vitality, spontaneity, and instinct.

Kangaroo

Sons and Lovers is a 1913 novel by the English writer D. H. Lawrence, originally published by B.W. Huebsch Publishers. The Modern Library placed it ninth on their list of the 100 best novels of the 20th century. While the novel initially received a lukewarm critical reception, along with allegations of obscenity, it is today regarded as a masterpiece by many critics and is often regarded as Lawrence's finest achievement. David Herbert Lawrence (11 September 1885 – 2 March 1930) was an English writer and poet. His collected works represent, among other things, an extended reflection upon the dehumanising effects of modernity and industrialisation. Some of the issues Lawrence explores are sexuality, emotional health, vitality, spontaneity, and instinct

Sons and Lovers

The Last Laugh by D. H. Lawrence ‘The Last Laugh’ is another of Lawrence's supernatural stories, set in a dreamlike snowy London. The question left open is who the three people in the story saw on the snowy evening. Perhaps Pan, returned to destroy the Christian God, as the church is destroyed in the story and to bring love to the frigid young woman in the form of a policeman who is prevented from leaving the house. But why the other quite harmless, and Platonic lover, had to die is a mystery. Perhaps because he had made love to a Jewess? D.H. Lawrence David Herbert Richards Lawrence was an English writer of the 20th century, whose prolific and diverse output included novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays, travel books, paintings, translations, literary criticism, and personal letters. His collected works represent an extended reflection upon the dehumanizing effects of modernity and industrialisation. In them, Lawrence confronts issues relating to emotional health and vitality, spontaneity, human sexuality and instinct. Lawrence's opinions earned him many enemies and he endured official persecution, censorship, and misrepresentation of his creative work throughout the second half of his life, much of which he spent in a voluntary exile he called his "savage pilgrimage." At the time of his death, his public reputation was that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents. E. M. Forster, in an obituary notice, challenged this widely held view, describing him as "the greatest imaginative novelist of our generation." Later, the influential Cambridge critic F. R. Leavis championed both his artistic integrity and his moral seriousness, placing much of Lawrence's fiction within the canonical "great tradition" of the English novel. He is now generally valued as a visionary thinker and a significant representative of modernism in English literature.

The Last Laugh

In D.H. Lawrence's "The Lost Girl," readers are drawn into the tumultuous world of Alvina Houghton, a young woman searching for meaning and fulfillment in the wake of her father's death. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the novel follows Alvina's journey as she navigates the complexities of love, identity, and societal expectations. Estranged from her mother and stifled by the narrow confines of provincial life, Alvina's restless spirit propels her into a series of relationships and encounters that challenge her preconceptions and force her to confront the limitations of her own desires. Lawrence's evocative prose and keen psychological insight bring Alvina's internal struggles vividly to life, capturing the turmoil of her inner world as she grapples with the conflicting demands of duty and personal fulfillment. Through Alvina's experiences, Lawrence explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and the quest for authenticity in a world that often seeks to impose conformity and restraint. As the novel unfolds, readers are swept up in Alvina's journey of self-discovery, rooting for her to break free from the constraints of society and forge her own path toward independence and fulfillment.

The Lost Girl

In "The Prussian Officer," D.H. Lawrence delves into the stark and often brutal world of military life, exploring themes of power, repression, and the human psyche. The novella centers on the intense and tumultuous relationship between a domineering Prussian officer and his subservient orderly. Lawrence masterfully depicts the rigid hierarchy and harsh discipline of the military environment, which exacerbate the psychological torment and simmering tensions between the two men. As the officer's cruelty escalates, the orderly's silent resentment grows, leading to a harrowing climax that underscores the destructive nature of unchecked authority and internalized rage. Through his vivid, evocative prose, Lawrence captures the suffocating atmosphere of the barracks and the inner turmoil of his characters, creating a powerful narrative that is both compelling and unsettling. The story is a profound exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the consequences of emotional repression. Lawrence's keen insight into the complexities of power dynamics and the fragility of the human spirit lends depth and nuance to the narrative. As the characters' psychological struggles unfold, the novella delves into broader themes of identity, freedom, and the impact of societal expectations on individual behavior. "The Prussian Officer" stands as a testament to Lawrence's ability to probe deeply into the human condition, revealing the often painful truths that lie beneath the surface of outward appearances. With its intense emotional landscape and penetrating psychological analysis, the novella remains a poignant and thought-provoking work that resonates with readers long after the final page is turned.

The Prussian Officer And Other Stories

"Sons and Lovers" by D.H. Lawrence delves into the intricate dynamics of the Morel family, set in a small mining community in early 20th-century England. The novel focuses on Paul Morel and his intense, often suffocating relationship with his mother, Gertrude. Disillusioned with her marriage to Walter, a miner prone to drinking and quarreling, Gertrude channels her affection and ambitions into her sons, particularly Paul. His journey from childhood to adulthood is marked by his struggle to forge his own identity under the shadow of his mother's powerful influence. His relationships with Miriam Leivers, a spiritual and gentle girl, and Clara Dawes, a passionate and independent woman, are deeply affected by his bond with his mother. Miriam's deep love is met with Paul's resistance due to his fear of entanglement and his mother's disapproval, while Clara offers a different dynamic but still leaves Paul conflicted between desire and loyalty. The novel explores themes of industrialization, class struggle, and the quest for personal fulfillment against societal norms. Lawrence's vivid portrayal of the Nottinghamshire countryside and the mining community's harsh realities provides a rich backdrop for the characters' emotional and psychological struggles. The death of Paul's mother becomes a turning point, forcing him to confront his desires and fears, ultimately leaving him at a crossroads between his past and the possibility of a future free from his mother's dominance. Through Paul's story, Lawrence offers a profound critique of human relationships, capturing the complexities of love, guilt, and the quest for liberation. "Sons and Lovers" is a poignant reflection on the enduring impact of family ties and the struggle for individual identity.

Sons & Lovers

"The White Peacock" by D.H. Lawrence is a tale of love, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of rural England. Alfred Brangwen, a young man torn between his artistic aspirations and familial duties, becomes entangled with Ida Greggs, a spirited woman seeking independence. Their tumultuous relationship reflects the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as the struggle for self-realization. Through rich symbolism and vivid imagery, Lawrence explores themes of desire, social class, and the search for meaning in a changing world. This early work showcases Lawrence's keen insight into human nature.

The White Peacock

Published in 1920, "Women in Love" written by author D. H. Lawrence, an early 20th century British novelist, poet, and playwright, is the story of Gudrun and Ursula, the Brangwen sisters. The sisters meet and fall in love with two men who, like them, are emotionally intense and often confused about love and life. The novel has a middle school 'break up/get back together' cadence to it that draws the reader in as it examines relationships and societal expectations between men and women, and even men and men. Eventually, the drama of these highly reactive couples results in tragedy. "Women in Love" is a sequel to his earlier novel "The Rainbow" (1915), also published by E-Bookarama Editions, and follows the continuing loves and lives of the Brangwen sisters, Gudrun and Ursula.

Women in Love

Originally published in 1915, "The Rainbow" is one of D. H. Lawrence’s most controversial works. "The Rainbow" introduced sexual life into a family-based novel so it was banned in Great Britain when it was first published. The story line traces three generations of the Brangwen family in the Midlands of England from 1840 to 1905. The marriage of farmer Tom Brangwen and foreigner Lydia Lensky eventually breaks down. Likewise, the marriage of Lydia’s daughter Anna to Tom’s nephew Will gradually fails. The novel is largely devoted to Will and Anna’s oldest child, the schoolteacher Ursula, who stops short of marriage when she is unsatisfied by her love affair with the conventional soldier Anton Skrebensky. The appearance of a rainbow at the end of the novel is a sign of hope for Ursula, whose story is continued in Lawrence’s "Women in Love", also published by E-Bookarama Editions.

The Rainbow

"Twilight in Italy" is a small book of travel essays, worth reading both for their own sake and for the light they throw on the context of Lawrence’s work. D. H. Lawrence was a prolific and versatile writer whose plays, poems, novels, novellas, and short stories—more than forty volumes produced in a writing life of twenty years—often need to be read in the context of his essays, pamphlets, and travel books. There are four of these last, excluding the passages of description in his letters recording his expatriation in Europe, America, and Australia. The first of these journeys is recorded in his first travel book published in 1916, "Twilight in Italy."

Twilight in Italy

"Aaron's Rod" was completed in 1921 and was censored by both D. H. Lawrence's American and English publishers. Written in the years following World War I and set in postwar England and Italy, "Aaron's Rod" questions many of the accepted social and political institutions of Lawrence's generation, and raises issues as valid for our own time as they were for his. The novel's hero is an Everyman who flees the destruction in England and his failing marriage and who, like Lawrence himself, becomes absorbed in discovering and understanding the nature of the political and religious ideologies that shaped western civilisation. Aaron Sisson, a union official in the coal mines of the English Midlands, find his marriage is breaking down. He is also depressed at finding himself in a society which cannot adapt to the aftermath of the First World War, and often finds solace only in his flute playing. One day he walks out on his wife and children to seek a new life and decides on impulse to visit Italy, hoping to become a professional musician. Going via London to the continent via London, he pays his way through his flute playing. On the journey he meets people who show him what is possible in his life. In Florence he finds himself at home in intellectual and artistic circles, where he can argue about politics and leadership issues, and he also has an affair with an aristocratic lady. Gradually he sees the bitter divisions in post war Europe, as the Fascists and Socialists are increasingly at odds with one another. While drinking with his friends in a café one day a bomb explodes, with grim personal consequences for him in particular.

Aaron's Rod

English author D. H. Lawrence wrote the novel "Lady Chatterley's Lover" in 1920. Because of the controversy surrounding its publication, the book underwent several printings and was finally privately published in Florence in 1928. It was Lawrence's final novel. "Lady Chatterley's Lover" tells the story of Clifford and Connie Chatterley and their sterile marriage, which ultimately leads her to have an affair with their gamekeeper, Mellors. The story takes place after the First World War and is set in England, in the heart of the industrialised Midlands.

Lady Chatterley's Lover

Proibido, proscrito durante décadas como uma obra porno­gráfica, O Amante de Lady Chatterley é hoje um clássico da literatura. A história da ligação erótica entre Lady Chatterley e o seu amante, Mellors, guarda de caça na aristocrática proprieda­de inglesa do marido dela, despertou a fúria do puritanismo inglês, que não aceitou a natureza do erotismo deste livro, alicerçado na comunhão e fusão espiritual que só a mais física intimidade permite. Uma explosão de sensualidade faz nas­cer entre os amantes uma «ávida adoração» e Lady Chatterley, numa escrita lírica e veemente, desvela o que de mais instinti­vo e sublime há na natureza humana. Esta é a versão integral do romance, tal como D. H. Lawrence a queria publicar, com nova tradução de Maria João Madeira.

Clássicos Guerra e Paz

O Amante de Lady Chatterley

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