D. H. Lawrence, Transport and Cultural Transition

This book discusses D. H. Lawrence’s interest in, and engagement with, transport as a literal and metaphorical focal point for his ontological concerns. Focusing on five key novels, this book explores issues of mobility, modernity and gender. First exploring how mechanized transportation reflects industry and patriarchy in Sons and Lovers , the book then considers issues of female mobility in The Rainbow , the signifying of war transport in Women in Love , revolution and the meeting of prim