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The Plumed Serpent is set in Mexico in the 1920s, an era of political turmoil, and centres on a revolutionary movement to revive the religion of the ancient Aztecs. The brilliant vision of place, the violent action and the rituals and myth for the new religion all combine to make it one of Lawrence’s most vivid novels. The Cambridge edition establishes for the first time a meticulously edited text based on the manuscript, typescript and proof material, nearly all of which survives. Several lengthy passages rejected in the course of composition and here included in the textual apparatus offer a close look at the intricacies of Lawrence’s progress toward a final conception of the novel. Full annotation and appendixes on Mexican politics and Aztec religion are also provided to assist in comprehending the often arcane concepts to which Lawrence applied his imaginative power.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #770760 in Books
• Published on: 1987-11-26
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 620 pages

Customer Reviews

Wonderful
D. H. Lawrence once again brings us a beautifully written book, this time set in 1920s Mexico. If you are expecting something that really gets into the Mexican psyche though this will not be a book for you. In a time of political upheaval Kate Leslie is in Mexico and after coming into contact with a couple of Mexicans she slowly changes her perception of the people.

From its opening scenes at a bullfight this book can be a bit gory at times, especially as Kate becomes involved with the new religious cult based on the ancient Aztecs. Underlining this story is a deep sexual tension, making it on a very deep level highly erotic, and in some ways helps to explain the avid buying of vampiric novels (this isn't one).

If you are a Lawrence fan you should have already read this, indeed I first read this years ago, but if you are not and want to try something different and rewarding then read this.