The Priest Of Love: A Life Of D. H. Lawrence
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few literary lives have burned as fiercely or as controversially as that of D. H. Lawrence, and Harry T. Moore's The Priest of Love stands as the definitive account of the man behind the legend. This exhaustive biography chronicles Lawrence's journey from his working-class origins in the coal-mining town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, through his scandalous elopement with Frieda Weekley, to his restless wandering across continents in search of spiritual and artistic renewal. Moore presents a vivid, unflinching portrait of a genius perpetually at war with the conventions of his time, drawing on a wealth of letters, memoirs, and firsthand accounts to reconstruct a life lived at extraordinary intensity. Revised and expanded from Moore's earlier landmark study, The Intelligent Heart, this edition reflects decades of scholarly dedication to Lawrence's life and work, situating the novelist firmly within the broader currents of early twentieth-century modernism. Moore illustrates how Lawrence's turbulent personal relationships — particularly his passionate, volatile bond with Frieda — fed directly into masterworks such as Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley's Lover. Rich in biographical detail and critical insight, this remains an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand why Lawrence described himself, with characteristic audacity, as a priest of love — and what that singular vocation ultimately cost him.
Author: Harry T. Moore
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Heinemann
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded (refer to image). Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few literary lives have burned as fiercely or as controversially as that of D. H. Lawrence, and Harry T. Moore's The Priest of Love stands as the definitive account of the man behind the legend. This exhaustive biography chronicles Lawrence's journey from his working-class origins in the coal-mining town of Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, through his scandalous elopement with Frieda Weekley, to his restless wandering across continents in search of spiritual and artistic renewal. Moore presents a vivid, unflinching portrait of a genius perpetually at war with the conventions of his time, drawing on a wealth of letters, memoirs, and firsthand accounts to reconstruct a life lived at extraordinary intensity. Revised and expanded from Moore's earlier landmark study, The Intelligent Heart, this edition reflects decades of scholarly dedication to Lawrence's life and work, situating the novelist firmly within the broader currents of early twentieth-century modernism. Moore illustrates how Lawrence's turbulent personal relationships — particularly his passionate, volatile bond with Frieda — fed directly into masterworks such as Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley's Lover. Rich in biographical detail and critical insight, this remains an essential volume for anyone seeking to understand why Lawrence described himself, with characteristic audacity, as a priest of love — and what that singular vocation ultimately cost him.