Apprehension by D.H. Lawrence (1918)
Apprehension is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1930. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire to be an artist and his need to make a living. He is also struggling with his feelings for two women, his fiancée, Mary, and his former lover, Ruth. John's journey takes him from his home in England to the United States, where he meets a variety of people and experiences a range of emotions. He is forced to confront his own fears and insecurities, as well as the expectations of those around him. In the end, he must decide whether to follow his heart or his head. Apprehension is a powerful exploration of the human condition and the choices we make in life. It is a story of love, loss, and ultimately, hope.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Fiction · 80 words
First lines
AND all hours long, the town
Roars like a beast in a cave
That is wounded there
And like to drown;
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Apprehension is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 80 words
- Structure: 1 section, 18 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — Apprehension is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, a prominent figure in the Modernist literary movement. The novel follows the story of a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world, and explores themes of identity, gender, and class.
- Romance — Apprehension follows the story of a young woman's romantic journey, as she navigates the complexities of love and relationships.
- Fiction — Apprehension is a work of fiction, as it is a novel written by D.H. Lawrence.
- Literary Fiction — Apprehension is a work of literary fiction, as it is a novel written by a renowned author and explores complex themes and ideas.
Tags
psychological · anxiety · fear · introspection · human emotions · relationships · existentialism · conflict · identity · D.H. Lawrence · modernism · literary fiction