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To what extent is Sons and Lovers a romantic novel?
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... To what extent is Sons and Lovers a romantic novel? 'Sons and Lovers' shares many of its attributes with romanticism but is considered widely to be a work of modern literature. Symbolism was significant during the modern literature period, more traditionally religious symbolism and imagery, with also encouragement of experimentation with styles and subject matter. 'Sons and Lovers' is fraught with religious symbolism as regards to Miriam's comparison of Paul to Christ. "But, Lord if it is thy will that I should love him, make me love him - as Christ would, who died for the souls of men. Make me love him splendidly, because he is Thy son" Concerning experimental styles and subject matter, D.H Lawrence's descriptions of sex in 'Sons and Lovers' were considered too 'obscene' and consequently many people were blind to his work. Again this is typical of modern literature as D.H Lawrence's approach to his descriptions of
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