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Sons and Lovers
- Narrated by: Jim Killavey
- Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Still in his teens, Paul works in a factory producing surgical appliances but becomes sick and spends his time with Miriam Leivers whom he falls in love with. Their love is made difficult by Miriam's intense and religious nature and the fondness Paul's mother has for him that is protective to the point of dependence. As Paul reaches his early twenties he becomes passionate and makes love to Miriam but this ecstasy spells the end for their relationship.
The latter stages of the novel concern Paul's next passion - Mrs. Clara Dawes - and her vengeful husband. In the end, with Mrs. Morel's slow death, we find that the closest and most meaningful bond is held between mother and son. The novel is notable for being the first English novel to be genuinely working-class in origin and focus.
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- Gail
- 06-03-06
Wonderful story, spoilt by narration
The choice of narrator has ruined this version for me. It's not that he's an American; he has completely mishandled the Nottingham accent and dialect. The dialogue is so stilted and mispronounced that it distracts and is almost incomprehensible. I'm very disappointed that this is the only full-length version available and would strongly recommend that you compare Robert Powell's masterful interpretation - sadly much abridged - with this voice that sounds like it belongs to a close relative of Prof. Steven Hawkings.
The story itself is wonderful - the relationships are so closely observed and described. Lawrence writes beautifully about pain and euphoria. I read this at school years ago; it made a huge impression on me then. Coming back to it I find new descriptions, episodes to marvel at. This novel speaks to me. Sad that I find myself reacting so strongly to the narration.
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