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"The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd" is a powerful and intense novel by D. H. Lawrence that explores the complexities of marriage and the impact of abuse and infidelity on a family. The novel is set in a coal-mining community in England, where Mrs. Holroyd, a strong and resilient woman, is married to a brutish and abusive husband who has been unfaithful to her with another woman. The story revolves around the relationship between Mrs. Holroyd and her husband, and the tensions that arise between them due to his infidelity and abusive behavior. As the story unfolds, Mrs. Holroyd finds herself struggling to maintain her sense of self-worth and dignity in the face of her husband's cruel treatment. Will she get successful to get her self-respect back? Will her husband ever get any lessons for his wrong behavior? Throughout the novel, Lawrence's prose is powerful and evocative, painting a vivid portrait of life in a coal-mining town and the struggles faced by working-class women in an oppressive and patriarchal society.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
"The Widowing of Mrs. Holroyd" is a powerful and intense novel by D. H. Lawrence that explores the complexities of marriage and the impact of abuse and infidelity on a family. The novel is set in a coal-mining community in England, where Mrs. Holroyd, a strong and resilient woman, is married to a brutish and abusive husband who has been unfaithful to her with another woman. The story revolves around the relationship between Mrs. Holroyd and her husband, and the tensions that arise between them due to his infidelity and abusive behavior. As the story unfolds, Mrs. Holroyd finds herself struggling to maintain her sense of self-worth and dignity in the face of her husband's cruel treatment. Will she get successful to get her self-respect back? Will her husband ever get any lessons for his wrong behavior? Throughout the novel, Lawrence's prose is powerful and evocative, painting a vivid portrait of life in a coal-mining town and the struggles faced by working-class women in an oppressive and patriarchal society.