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Notes • In the autumn of 1908 the newly qualified Lawrence left his childhood home for London.

• In March 1912 Lawrence met Frieda Weekley, with whom he was to share the rest of his
life.
• Lawrence rewrote many of his novels several times to perfect them and similarly he
returned to some of his early poems when they were collected in 1928.

21.4 Keywords

Archaeological : the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of
sites and the analysis of physical remains.
Monarch : sovereign head of state.
Voluntary : done, given or acting of one’s own free will.

Voyage : a long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

21.5 Review Questions

1. What are the characteristics of Lawrence novels?
2. List out some important short stories of Lawrence.

3. Write short note on Sons and Lovers.

Answers: Self Assessment

1. (a) David Herbert Richards Lawrence 2. (c) Fourth
3. (d) 800 4. (b) 1904
5. (c) Edward Garnett

21.6 Further Readings

Books Sons and Lovers (E Text) — D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence: a Personal record — Jessie Chambers
D.H. Lawrence — Ronald P. Draper

Online links http://www.humanities-ebooks.co.uk/pdf/16.pdf
http://www.online-literature.com/dh_lawrence/

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