Rainbow by D.H. Lawrence
Set in the rural English Midlands, this novel intricately explores the lives and relationships of three generations of the Brangwen family, focusing on their struggles with personal identity, societal expectations, and the pursuit of fulfillment. Through vivid characterizations and rich symbolism, the narrative delves into themes of love, sexuality, and the quest for individual freedom against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The story captures the tension between tradition and modernity, highlighting the characters' desires to break free from the constraints of their environment and embrace a more liberated existence.
The 487th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1915
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-500
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.3)
- Alternate Titles
- - The Rainbow
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 6th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 38th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 48th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 77th on The 100 Best Novels Of All Time In English (The Guardian)
- 85th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 341st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 719th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)