56 pages • 1 hour read
D. H. LawrenceLady Chatterley's Lover
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1928A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence follows the story of Constance "Connie" Chatterley, who, feeling trapped in her sexless marriage to the paralyzed Sir Clifford Chatterley, engages in an illicit affair with Oliver Mellors, the estate's gamekeeper. The novel delves into themes of class differences, sexual fulfillment, and the conflict between industrial society and natural life. The novel features explicit sexual content.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
D. H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley’s Lover is lauded for its bold exploration of class, intimacy, and emotional honesty, pushing boundaries of its time. Critics commend its rich, poetic prose and complex character studies. However, some find its explicit content gratuitous and pacing uneven. Controversial yet impactful, it remains a significant literary work.
Who Should Read Lady Chatterley's Lover?
A reader who enjoys exploring complex human emotions, social constraints, and class issues would appreciate Lady Chatterley's Lover. Fans of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë or Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë will find the exploration of forbidden love and psychological depth appealing.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Classic Fiction
Romance
British Literature
Love / Sexuality
Relationships: Marriage
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Identity: Sexuality
Modernism