The Punisher is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1925. It tells the story of a young man, Paul Morel, who is struggling to come to terms with his father's death and his mother's remarriage. Paul's father, Walter, was a miner who died in a mining accident. His mother, Gertrude, is a strong-willed woman who is determined to make a better life for herself and her son. She remarries a man named Baxter Dawes, a former miner who is now a successful businessman. Paul is torn between his loyalty to his mother and his hatred of his stepfather. He is also struggling to find his place in the world and to make sense of his own identity. He is drawn to Miriam, a young woman who is also struggling to find her place in the world. The novel follows Paul's journey as he navigates his relationships with his mother, stepfather, and Miriam, and ultimately learns to accept himself and his place in the world. Along the way, he discovers the power of love and forgiveness.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Drama, Fiction, Romance