Baby Tortoise (Reptiles)
BABY TORTOISE (REPTILES) by D.H. Lawrence: A poetic exploration of the themes of growth, change, and transformation. The speaker reflects on the slow and steady progress of a baby turtle emerging from its shell, likening it to the human experience of development and maturation. The poem highlights the idea that change is a natural and necessary part of life, and that it is important to embrace and appreciate the process of growth rather than fearing or resisting it.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1921 · Genre: Nature, Non-Fiction, Educational · 744 words
First lines
You know what it is to be born alone, Baby tortoise!
The first day to heave your feet little by little from the shell, Not yet awake, And remain lapsed on earth, Not quite alive.
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Baby Tortoise (Reptiles) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Nature, Non-Fiction, Educational, Children’s Literature
- Length: 744 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Nature — The book is focused on a specific animal and its species, making it natural history literature
- Non-Fiction — The book provides factual information about baby tortoises and the reptile species in general
- Educational — This book can be used for educational purposes as it provides extensive knowledge about tortoises and reptiles
- Children’s Literature — Assuming it is written in a style appropriate for children to understand, it could fall under the category of children's literature
Tags
reptiles · tortoise · baby · wildlife · nature · animal behavior · habitat · conservation · ecosystem · biodiversity · herpetology · education