D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence (David Herbert Lawrence) was born on September 11th, 1885. D.H. passed away March 2nd, 1930 at 44 years old. D.H. Lawrence was born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England.
D.H. Lawrence was the author of the D.H. Lawrence Collections series which consists of 71 novels. The D.H. Lawrence Collections series started in 1913 with the novel The Love Poems of D.H. Lawrence. The most recently released novel in the D.H. Lawrence Collections series was The Rocking Horse Winner & Other Stories which was released in 2018. There are no upcoming novels for the D.H. Lawrence Collections series.
D.H. Lawrence also wrote 40 Non-Fiction Books, including The Letters of D.H.Lawrence: September 1901-May 1913 Vol 1 and Twilight in Italy.
D.H. Lawrence: Lists & Other Mentions
- Sons and Lovers:
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Board's List Selection in 1998.
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Radcliffe's List Selection in 1998.
- BBC: 100 Greatest British Novels Selection in 2015.
- Waterstones: Books of the Century Selection in 1997.
- BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
- Women in Love:
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Board's List Selection in 1998.
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Radcliffe's List Selection in 1998.
- BBC: 100 Greatest British Novels Selection in 2015.
- Sea and Sardinia: Conde Nast: The Best Travel Books of All Time Selection in 2022.
- Lady Chatterley's Lover:
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Radcliffe's List Selection in 1998.
- Penguin: 100 Must-Read Classic Books Selection in 2022.
- The Guardian: 50 Books That Defined Their Era Selection in 2011.
- Publishers Weekly: Bestselling Novel in the United States in 1959.
- Waterstones: Books of the Century Selection in 1997.
- BBC: Radio Oxford 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die Selection in 2020.
- The Rainbow:
- Counterpunch: 100 Best Novels in English Since 1900 Selection in 2014.
- Modern Library: 100 Best Novels of the 20th Century: Board's List Selection in 1998.
- The Guardian: 100 Best Novels Written in English Selection in 2015.
- The Guardian: 100 Greatest Novels of All Time Selection in 2003 and 2015.
- Waterstones: Books of the Century Selection in 1997.
- The Guardian: The 100 Best Novels of All-Time Selection in 2026.
D.H. Lawrence: TV/Movies Based on Books
In addition to being adapted for numerous movies, Lady Chatterlys Lover was also adapted as a TV serial in the UK. This was in 1993, and starred Sean Bean and Joely Richardson.
In 1988. The Rainbow was made into a three episode TV show for the BBC. This serial starred Imogen Stubbs.
Numerous movies have been made based on the books by D.H. Lawrence.
Lady Chatterlys Lover has spawned numerous movies based on it. Here is a list based on year:
1955: A french movie which was initially banned in New York due to promoting adultery. It starred Danielle Darrieux playing the role of Constance Chatterly.
1977: A Japanese movie as part of the "Roman Porno" series was released, titled Lady Chatterley in Tokyo.
1979: A Malayalam movie called Sarapancharam was released and was loosley based on the novel.
1981: A movie was released starring Sylvia Kristel, and adapted by Marc Behm.
2006: The French drama movie Lady Chatterley was released, although this was more based on John Thomas and Lady Jane novel which was an earlier edition of the book, Lady Chatterleys Lover. This adaptation was the winner of a Cesar Award for Best Film.
2015: The UK saw an adaptation starring Holiday Grainger and Richard Madden. This was released as a TV movie on the BBC.
2022: A version of Lady Chatterleys Lover was released on Netflix on December 2nd, 2022. It stars Emma Corrin as Lady Chatterley.
There were also two softcore adult movies made in 1977 and 1985 called Young Lady Chatterley 1 and 2. Harlee McBride starred in both movies, with Adam West featured in the sequel.
Other movies based on D.H. Lawrence novels in alphabetical order are:
Kangaroo: This 1987 drama from Australia was based on the novel of the same title. It starred Colin Friels and Judy Davis. It received two AFI award nominations.
Odour of Chrysanthemums: This was a short movie released in 2002 based on the short story written by Lawrence. It won an award at the Milan Film Festival
Sons and Lovers: This was a UK drama adapted in 1960. It received many oscar nominations, and starred Trevor Howard, Wendy Hiller and Dean Stockwell.
The Fox: A 1967 Canadian film, which is based on the short story by D.H. It starred Sandy Dennis and Anne Heywood, and was also the debut for director Mark Rydell. Some changes were made such as taking place in Canada as opposed to England.
The Rainbow: This 1987 British movie stars Sammi Davis as the lead character Ursula Brangwen. It is based on the novel The Rainbow.
The Rocking Horse Winner: A 1949 fantasy adaptation of the novel, directed and written by Anthony Pelissier.
The Virgin and the Gypsy: This Uk adaptation of the novel had Alan Plater write the screenplay. Many critics voted it the best movie of the year. It stars Joanna Shimkus and Franco Nero.
Women in Love: This 1969 adaptation of the 1920 novel was nominated for many awards. Actress Glenda Jackson won the Best Actress award at the Academy Awards that year. A two part TV movie was also made which was a combination of The Rainbow and Women in Love. This was for the BBC, and starred the likes of Rosamund Pike, Rachael Stirling and Rory Kinnear.
Related Authors
Fans of D.H. Lawrence also enjoy these authors:
- Jane Austen, author of: Pride and Prejudice.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of: The Great Gatsby.
- Charles Dickens, author of: A Christmas Carol.
- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- John Steinbeck, author of: Of Mice and Men.
D.H. Lawrence: F.A.Q
When was D.H. Lawrence Born?
D.H. Lawrence was born on September 11th, 1885.
When did D.H. Lawrence die?
D.H. Lawrence died on March 2nd, 1930 at 44 years old.
Where was D.H. Lawrence Born?
D.H. Lawrence was born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England.
What was the first book D.H. Lawrence wrote?
The first book written by D.H. Lawrence was The Letters of D.H.Lawrence: September 1901-May 1913 Vol 1, published in 1769.
What was the most recent book D.H. Lawrence wrote?
His most recently released work was Touch and Go (a short story) on June 6th, 2019.
What is the most popular book by D.H. Lawrence?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular D.H. Lawrence book is
Lady Chatterley's Lover. Here are his most popular books and their average ratings:
- Lady Chatterley's Lover (6.94)
- The Rainbow (5.20)
- Women in Love (7.43)
- Sons and Lovers (6.80)
- The Virgin and the Gipsy & Other Stories (6.00)
How many books has D.H. Lawrence written?
D.H. Lawrence has written 146 books across 13 series and categories, excluding contributions to anthologies.
- 2 books in the Brangwen Family Series
- 2 books in the Sons and Lovers Series
- 11 Standalone Novels
- 11 Short Stories/Novellas
- 71 Collections
- 2 Chapbooks
- 5 Plays
- 40 Non-Fiction Books
- 1 book in the Gothic Fantasy Series
- 1 book in the Selected Shorts Series