Argument by D.H. Lawrence (1917)
Argument is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1925. The stories explore themes of love, death, and the human condition. The stories are set in a variety of locations, including England, Italy, and the United States. The collection includes stories such as "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man who is able to see the beauty of the world around him; "The Prussian Officer," which follows a Prussian officer who is haunted by his past; and "The Rocking-Horse Winner," which tells the story of a young boy who believes he can predict the winners of horse races. The stories in Argument are often dark and brooding, but they also contain moments of beauty and hope. Lawrence's writing is vivid and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. The stories in this collection are a testament to Lawrence's skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the human experience.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Philosophical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 84 words
First lines
_After much struggling and loss in love and in the world of man, the protagonist throws in his lot with a woman who is already married.
Together they go into another country, she perforce leaving her children behind. The conflict of love and hate goes on between the man and the woman, and between these two and the world around them, till it reaches some sort of conclusion, they transcend into some condition of blessedness_
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Philosophical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Philosophical Fiction — The book is a philosophical exploration of the nature of argument and its implications for human relationships.
- Drama — The book is a dramatic exploration of the characters' relationships and the consequences of their arguments.
- Romance — The book explores the romantic relationships between the characters and how their arguments affect them.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a literary exploration of the themes of argument and its implications for human relationships.
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blessedness · children · conclusion · condition · conflict · country · hate · leaving · loss · lot · love · married