The Merry Go Round (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258270438)

The Merry Go Round is a novel written by David Herbert Lawrence, a renowned English author. The book was first published in 1910 and is set in the fictional town of Woodhouse, England. The novel explores the lives of the upper-middle-class residents of the town, including the Brangwens, who are the main characters.The story revolves around the relationships and affairs of the Brangwen family, particularly between the siblings, Tom and Gudrun, and their partners. The novel delves into themes of love, sexuality, and morality, as the characters struggle to navigate their desires and societal expectations.Tom Brangwen, a farmer, falls in love with a Polish widow, Lydia, who has a son. Despite the disapproval of society, Tom marries Lydia and takes on the role of a stepfather. Gudrun, on the other hand, is a young artist who falls in love with Gerald Crich, a wealthy mining engineer. However, their relationship is tumultuous and ultimately ends in tragedy.The Merry Go Round is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the tensions between individual desires and societal norms. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the themes of love, sexuality, and morality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David Herbert Lawrence
ISBN-10: 1258270439
ISBN-13: 9781258270438
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 04/07/2012
Pages: 48
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d