Product Description

In this novel, symptomatic of Lawrence's later work, Kate Leslie, an Irish widow visiting Mexico, finds herself equally repelled and fascinated by what she sees as the primitive cruelty of the country. As she becomes involved with Don Ramon and General Cipriano, her perceptions change. Caught up in the plans of these two men to revive the old Aztec religion and political order, she submits to the 'blood-consciousness' and phallic power that they represent.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22415 in Books
• Published on: 1995-07-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 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.