Aaron Sisson lives a humble life in the English Midlands. He works as a
union official for the coal mines, but his real passion is music. As an
amateur, but very talented flautist, Aaron dreams of a big career as a
beloved musician. Though, with his small community and unglamorous job
at the coal mine, this dream seems unattainable. Trapped in an unhappy
marriage, and unsatisfied at work, Aaron becomes more and more
frustrated with his life. Finally, when he feels that he cannot take it
any longer, Aaron abandons his two kids and wife to run away to Italy.
As he begins his journey Aaron feels hopeful for the first time in a
long time. However, the journey proves to be more trouble than Aaron
expected. When he falls ill, he befriends Rawdon Lilly, a cynical
writer. After Rawdon nurses Aaron through his sickness, Aaron is free to
continue on to Florence. Upon entering a social circle of intellectuals
and artists, he experiences a higher level of conversation--discussions
about politics, leadership, and expression. Feeling liberated, Aaron has
an affair with an aristocratic woman, excited at all the new pleasures
he is experiencing. Of course, it comes at a cost. In a city struggling
in the aftermath of a war that wiped out generations, talks of
revolution and change echo in the streets, and Aaron's eyes are opened
to social and political problems he had never considered. With
complicated characters and beautifully written prose, Aaron's Rod by
the prolific author, D.H Lawrence, is a unique perspective on how World
War Ⅰ affected the individual. Looking beyond just the death toll of the
war, Aaron's Rod examines those who were left behind, the political
turmoil that followed, and the emotional plight of the individual. With
allusions to the bible and complicated questions on both the battle and
partnership between art and intellect, Aaron's Rod poses
thought-provoking questions about all levels of Western society. This
edition of Aaron's Rod by D.H Lawrence is now presented in an
easy-to-read font and features a unique and eye-catching new cover
design. With these accommodations, Aaron's Rod is restored to its
original genius while being updated to modern standards.
