"Sons and Lovers" by D.H. Lawrence delves into the intricate dynamics of the Morel family, set in a small mining community in early 20th-century England. The novel focuses on Paul Morel and his intense, often suffocating relationship with his mother, Gertrude. Disillusioned with her marriage to Walter, a miner prone to drinking and quarreling, Gertrude channels her affection and ambitions into her sons, particularly Paul. His journey from childhood...

Sharing a family life in the 1930s near the legendary Palisades Amusement Park, a family of dreamers explores ambitions and cultural boundaries that are challenged by the realities of the Great Depression, multiple wars, and the park's eventual closing in 1971.