Megan Tarquinio
State University of New York, USA
Dark Heart of Etruria: The Etruscan Essence of Lady Chatterley's Lover
The critical core of Lady Chatterley's Lover is infused with Etruscan elements that have previously evaded analysis. In this essay, pivotal scenes in the novel will be shown to parallel frescoes from the tombs of Tarquinia. Furthermore, a myriad of symbols will be unearthed as the novel is examined through the paradigm of Lawrence's Etruscan travels. Other topics include the scarlet aesthetic and Mellors as Lucumo.