"Kangaroo" by D.H. Lawrence is a novel that explores the complex and often fraught relationship between men and women. The story follows the journey of a young man named David, who becomes infatuated with a woman named Mrs. Morel, despite her being married to another man. As their affair progresses, David becomes increasingly obsessed with Mrs. Morel, leading him down a path of destruction that threatens to consume him entirely. Through its exploration of themes such as desire, jealousy, and the societal expectations placed upon men and women, "Kangaroo" offers a powerful and thought-provoking critique of the patriarchal society in which it was written.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1923 · Genre: Novel, Historical Fiction, Political Fiction · 18 chapters