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D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence.
The novel The Rainbow, written by D.H. Lawrence, follows the lives of the Brangwen family across three generations in the Midlands of England.12
The narrative traces the family's evolution from their roots as farmers deeply connected to the land to the modern, self-conscious experiences of the later generation. The story begins with the marriage of Tom Brangwen and Lydia Lensky, continues through the marriage of their daughter Anna to Will Brangwen, and concludes by focusing on the life and personal growth of Anna and Will's daughter, Ursula.21