66 pages • 2 hours read
D. H. LawrenceWomen In Love
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1920A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Women in Love follows the intertwined lives of the Brangwen sisters, Ursula and Gudrun, who engage in contrasting romantic relationships with Rupert Birkin, a school inspector, and Gerald Crich, an heir to a coal mine, against the backdrop of World War I. Their complex interactions explore themes of love, social class, and the clash between nature and industrialization. Instances of violence and offensive language are present.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Women In Love by D. H. Lawrence is a provocative exploration of intimacy and human relationships. Critics praise its intense, poetic prose and deep psychological insights. However, some find its narrative meandering and emotionally taxing. The novel's bold themes and complex characters continue to spark lively debate. Recommended for readers who enjoy challenging literary fiction.
Who Should Read Women In Love?
Readers who appreciate intense character studies, emotional exploration, and intricate interpersonal relationships will enjoy Women In Love by D. H. Lawrence. Fans of classics like Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë or Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy will find similar thematic depth and passion. Ideal for those who value psychological and philosophical narratives.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
920LBook Details
Romance
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Identity: Sexuality
Identity: Femininity
Relationships
History: World