Aaron's Rod by D.H. Lawrence (1922)

Name: Aaron's Rod
Author: D.H. Lawrence

Aaron's Rod is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1922. It follows the story of Aaron Sisson, a miner from the English Midlands who is struggling to find his place in the world. After a series of personal and professional setbacks, Aaron decides to leave his home and travel to Italy in search of a new life. In Italy, Aaron meets a variety of people, including a young Italian woman named Beatrice, who he falls in love with. He also meets a group of anarchists, who introduce him to their philosophy and ideals. Aaron is inspired by their ideas and begins to question the values of his own society. As Aaron's journey progresses, he begins to realize that he must find his own path in life, and that he must be true to himself. He eventually returns to England, where he finds a new purpose in life and a new sense of self-confidence. Aaron's Rod is a story of self-discovery and personal growth, and a powerful exploration of the human condition.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1922 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction, Romance · 21 chapters · 115,723 words

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There was a large, brilliant evening star in the early twilight, and underfoot the earth was half frozen. It was Christmas Eve. Also the War was over, and there was a sense of relief that was almost a new menace. A man felt the violence of the nightmare released now into the general air. Also there had been another wrangle among the men on the pit-bank that evening.

Aaron Sisson was the last man on the little black railway-line climbing the hill home from work. He was late because he had attended a meeting of the men on the bank. He was secretary to the Miners Union for his colliery, and had heard a good deal of silly wrangling that left him nettled.

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Work type: Novel
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction, Romance, Realism
Length: 115,723 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 4,886 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Modernist Literature — Aaron's Rod is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, a prominent figure in the Modernist literary movement. The novel follows the protagonist, Aaron Sisson, as he struggles to find his place in the world and reconcile his inner conflicts.
Psychological Fiction — The novel is largely focused on Aaron's inner struggles and psychological development, making it a work of psychological fiction.
Romance — The novel contains a romantic subplot between Aaron and his love interest, Lily. This adds a layer of romance to the novel.
Realism — The novel is written in a realistic style, with a focus on the mundane details of everyday life and the struggles of the working class.