FENIMORE COOPER'S WHITE NOVELS BY D.H. LAWRENCE: D.H. Lawrence's essay, "Fenimore Cooper's White Novels," criticizes the works of James Fenimore Cooper, particularly his novels "The Last of the Mohicans" and "The Deerslayer." Lawrence argues that Cooper's writing is overly sentimental and melodramatic, lacking in psychological complexity and authenticity. He also criticizes Cooper's portrayal of Native Americans, viewing it as stereotypical and dehumanizing. Overall, Lawrence's essay offers a scathing critique of Cooper's work, highlighting its flaws and limitations.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1923 · Genre: Literary criticism, Non-fiction, Biography