Try free for 30 days

1 credit a month to use on any title, yours to keep (you’ll use your first credit on this title).
Stream or download thousands of included titles.
Access to exclusive deals and discounts.
$16.45 a month after 30 day trial. Cancel anytime.
The Rainbow cover art

The Rainbow

By: D. H. Lawrence
Narrated by: Helen Lloyd
Try for $0.00

$16.45 per month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $39.99

Buy Now for $39.99

Pay using voucher balance (if applicable) then card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions Of Use and Privacy Notice and authorise Audible to charge your designated credit card or another available credit card on file.

Publisher's Summary

D. H. Lawrence's 'The Rainbow' explores themes of love, sexuality, and the struggle for personal fulfilment in early 20th century England. Published in 1915, it follows the lives of three generations of the Brangwen family, focusing primarily on the women, as they navigate societal expectations and their own desires.

Lawrence's controversial depiction of sexuality, one of the book's main elements, contributed to it being banned for eleven years, however, there is much more to The Rainbow than the sexual element; the novel delves into political and social themes, the stifling effect of industrialisation on rural communities, and the increasing tensions between tradition and modernity.

The Rainbow is now widely regarded as a modern classic; Its lyrical power, and enduring relevance ensuring that it continues to fascinate and enthral.

Narrator HELEN LLOYD grew up in Nottingham and has a strong connection with the regional dialect, and with many of the novel's locations. She has lived less than six miles from Lawrence's hometown of Eastwood for the past thirty years.

Public Domain (P)2024 Helen Lloyd

What listeners say about The Rainbow

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.