An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

D.H. Lawrence

4 books referenced

Books by D.H. Lawrence

The Man Who Died

Referenced in 1 episode

288: Jesus Christ: The History (Part 2)

December 22, 2022

Context:

Referenced as a story in which Jesus survives crucifixion and 'wakes up and kind of totters off'

The Plumed Serpent

Referenced in 1 episode

264: Mexico: Day of the Dead

November 26, 2022

Context:

Mentioned as 'He wrote his book, The Plumed Serpent' - described as 'this weird fantasy' about the Catholic Church being outlawed in Mexico and replaced by worship of Quetzalcoatl.

The Rainbow

Referenced in 1 episode

264: Mexico: Day of the Dead

November 26, 2022

Context:

Tom mentions 'I had to do the rainbow for an A-level. Didn't like it.' in the context of discussing D.H. Lawrence's writing style.

Lady Chatterley's Lover

Referenced in 1 episode

91. The Beatles

August 30, 2021

Context:

Referenced through mention of 'the Chatterley trial' when discussing cultural changes in early 1960s Britain, noting 'In recent years, you've had the Chatterley trial' as part of the context for the Beatles' breakthrough moment.