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The Rainbow

D.H. Lawrence

Start date: April 9, 2012

Finish date: May 14, 2012

Discussion: Literature with Lunch

Why we're reading this: The 1915 novel follows three generations of the Brangwen family and is notable for frank treatment of sex…more
[close] The 1915 novel follows three generations of the Brangwen family and is notable for frank treatment of sexual desire and portraying the power it plays within relationships. The 1920 sequel is Women in Love. A brief presentation on the cultural impact of this classic is followed by discussion. Read and discuss the book, or attend and listen to learn more about a classic novel.

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May 29, 2012 Lissa rated it really liked it

Shelves: skimmed-it

I didn't get this book finished completely for book group but the parts that I read, I read deeply and enjoyed immensely. The relationships in this book are more real than most of the things I read (this wasn't happy ever after romance fiction) but the writing was wonderful, rich, engaging, deep.... what a gem. ...more

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