Mr Noon (The Cambridge Edition of the Works of D. H. Lawrence)

By D.H. Lawrence

Book Overview

The first annotated paperback publication of Lawrence's autobiographical and strikingly innovative unfinished novel Begun in 1920, Mr Noon is divided into two distinct parts, the first of which... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521252512
• ISBN13: 9780521252515
• Release Date: October 1984
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 418 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.1" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A Must for Lawrence Fans!

Although this book is unfinished by the author, it will not disappoint! This novel should be viewed for its lyrical merit rather than its story line. "For a little man who suddenly imagines life to be something and the Word a mere bauble in the hands of buffoons like himself. Finds himself strangely anxious, books showering down on his head like the ruins of Carthage, while all the time he wants life, life, whatever life may be. Finds himself anxious-to be with young people, to share their existence, their youth"...."Mr.Noon" The story follows Gilbert Noon, a young schoolteacher that has a torid affair with a fellow schoolteacher named Emme. After her father catches them in the "act", Gilbert flees the small town to start life anew. Vowing to pursue his doctorate in Germany and to put away silly romantic endeavors. After escaping to Germany, his real trouble begins, he meets Johanna, a smoldering mature German woman with much experience in the ways of life and love. I really enjoyed this book, and I hope you enjoy another one of Lawrence's treasures as well!