The Squeee

Here's my list of things I wish to accomplish during the DH Lawrence Challenge 2010 , which kicks off on Thursday 1 July 2010! :) Lady Chatterley's Lover (book) The Captain's Doll (novella) The Ladybird (novella) The Man Who Died (short story) The Virgin and the Gypsy (novella) Love Among the Haystacks (short story) The Lovely Lady (short story) Rawdon's Roof (short story) The Rocking-Horse Winner (short story) The Man Who Loved Islands (short story) Visit DH Lawrence heritage! I hope to be able to track down some adaptations as well, such as the 1993 version of Lady Chatterley , with Sean Bean and Joely Richardson. We shall see. If so, I'll add more to the list as they come along. But this is my starting point! :) Oh, I nearly forgot: As part of the challenge, I also aim to visit DH Lawrence Heritage in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire . Don't know when exactly, but hopefully at some point this summer! Learn more about the author: DH Lawr

DH Lawrence (1885-1930). Controversial. Censored. Persecuted. Misunderstood or just way ahead of his time? I'm liking these literary challenges being posted around various blogs, because they get people reading, and perhaps reading things they would otherwise not get around to. As I found DH Lawrence omnibus book in a charity shop recently, and have been curious to host one myself, I decided that would be the subject. Not only because I enjoy his writing and his thoughts on society and people, but also, because I like the regional aspect of it: DH Lawrence was from Eastwood in Nottinghamshire, 20 minutes down the road! :) I first read Lady Chatterley's Lover after a classmate let me borrow it, as she thought I might like it. I don't recall exactly what the discussion around it was, as it was in 2003, but one day, she brought it with her, and I started reading it, not quite knowing what to expect. I had heard of the title before, certainly, but had never actually read i