The Rainbow

The historical context surrounding D. H. Lawrence's novel reveals its tumultuous journey through censorship and suppression shortly after its 1915 publication. Professor Mark Kinkead-Weekes meticulously examines the composition history, documenting the various edits and cuts made by publishers. His work presents a text that closely aligns with Lawrence's original vision, including a comprehensive apparatus detailing the manuscript's evolution, historical references, and a chronological framework. This analysis allows readers to appreciate the novel's development and the impact of external interference.