The Rainbow by D. H. Lawrence
The novel explores the lives of three generations of a farming family, the Brangwens, living in rural England in the late 19th and early 20th century. The narrative primarily focuses on the sexual and emotional maturation of Ursula Brangwen, a young woman who rejects traditional societal norms in her quest for spiritual fulfillment and personal independence. The book is known for its vivid depiction of the English countryside and its frank portrayal of sexual desire.
The 345th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1915
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 400-500
- Words
- 161,460
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 6th on 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 (Counterpunch)
- 38th on In Which These Are the 100 Greatest Novels (ThisRecording.com)
- 42nd on The 100 Greatest Novels of All Time: The List (The Observer)
- 48th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 85th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 169th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 341st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 100 Best Novels Written in English (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)