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This semi-autobiographical novel explores the emotional conflicts through the protagonist, Paul Morel, and the suffocating relationships with a demanding mother and two very different lovers. It is a Freudian exploration of love and possessiveness.

In his quest to find his emotional and independent self,Paul Morel is torn between the strong, Oedipal bond he has with his mother and the relationships he forges as a young adult, with chaste Miriam and the provocative Clara. As Paul matures and struggles with his own and his mother's feelings towards the other women in his life,Lawrence expertly crafts a timeless and universal story of family; love and the relationships that define us.

Part One

Chapter 1 The Early Married Life of the Morels

Chapter 2 The Birth of Patti, and another Battle

Chapter 3 The Casting off of Morel-the Taking on of William

Chapter 4 The Young Life of Paul

Chapter 5 Paul Launches into Life

Chapter 6 Death in the Family

Part Two

Chapter 7 Lad-and-Girl Love

Chapter 8 Strife in Love

Chapter 9 Defeat of Miriam

Chapter 10 Clara

Chapter 11 The Test on Miriam

Chapter 12 Passion

Chapter 13 Baxter Dawes

Chapter 14 The Release

Chapter 15 Derelict