About
Modernist poet and author who is remembered for Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Rainbow, Women in Love, and other novels. His works of short fiction include The Rocking-Horse Winner and Odour of Chrysanthemums.
Before Fame
He studied at Nottingham High School, but left school in 1901 to work at a factory that produced surgical tools.
Trivia
He was very close to his mother, and her death represented a major turning point in his life and literary career, as is evidenced in his autobiographical novel Sons and Lovers.
Family Life
He grew up in Nottinghamshire, England. He married Frieda Weekley; they later divorced.
Associated With
He was portrayed by actor Ian McKellen in the 1981 film Priest of Love.
