Lady Chatterley's Lover

What is the author's style in Lady Chatterley's Lover by D. H. Lawrence?

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Again Lawrence sets up a strong demarcation in the language of the novel, this time between proper English and the Derby vernacular. This allows Lawrence to emphasize the class difference and also to highlight the flavor of the Midlands in England. It is not difficult for the reader to understand and adds a rich texture to the novel. The villagers use the Derby vernacular, and the upper classes use the more formal English. Mellors is the exception. He is educated and can use both equally, though he often acts as though he cannot speak the more formal English. He also often uses the vernacular to speak affectionately to Connie.