“Sex is the one thing you cannot really swindle; and it is the centre of the worst swindling of all, emotional swindling.... Sex lashes out against counterfeit emotion, and is ruthless, devastating against false love.”
Quote by D. H. Lawrence
Work
Lady Chatterley's Lover and A Propos of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'
The novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover' is a narrative of a woman's affair with her husband's gamekeeper, exploring themes of social class and human desire. The essay 'A Propos of 'Lady Chatterley's Lover'' delves into the cultural and literary context of the novel, offering critical analysis and commentary. more
Author
D. H. Lawrence
D. H. Lawrence was an English novelist and poet, born on September 11, 1885, and died on March 2, 1930. He is recognized for his distinctive prose style and his exploration of complex human relationships, particularly in the context of modernity and industrialization. His works often deal with themes of love, sex, and the struggle for individuality. more
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