Sons and Lovers

D. H. Lawrence

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David Herbert Lawrence (September 11, 1885  March 2, 1930) was an English author who based much of his work off of his family life.  Some of Lawrences books were banned in England due to the sexual content they contained.  Despite the controversial nature of his works, few can deny Lawrence was a very talented writer.  Some of Lawrences best known works are Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterleys Lover.

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