1962 The Collected Letters of D. H. Lawrence

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First Edition, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding, With Dustwrapper

Complete in two volumes. First edition. The collected letters and correspondence of David Herbert Lawrence, an English novelist, short story writer, poet, playwright, literary critic, travel writer, essayist, and painter. Lawrence is noted for his modernist works reflecting on modernity, social alienation and industrialization, while championing sexuality, vitality and instinct. With four of his most famous novels being the subject of censorship trials. Volume one contains a guide of who's who in the letters and correspondence from 23rd October 1903 to 12th December 1920. Volume two contains correspondence from 20th January 1921 to 27th February 1930 with an index of recipients of letters. Edited with an introduction by Harry T. Moore, Lawrence's principle biographer.