Ballad of a Wilful Woman
The Ballad of a Wilful Woman is a collection of poems by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1923. The poems explore the themes of love, loss, and the power of the human spirit. The collection is divided into three sections. The first section, “The Ballad of a Wilful Woman”, is a narrative poem about a woman who is determined to follow her own path in life, despite the obstacles she faces. The second section, “Love Poems”, is a series of poems about love, both romantic and platonic. The third section, “Songs of the Soul”, is a series of poems about the power of the human spirit and the search for meaning in life. The Ballad of a Wilful Woman is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explore the depths of the human experience. Lawrence’s poetic language and imagery bring the characters and stories to life, making this collection a timeless classic.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 629 words
First lines
FIRST PART
UPON her plodding palfrey With a heavy child at her breast And Joseph holding the bridle They mount to the last hill-crest.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama
- Length: 629 words
- Structure: 1 section, 29 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a story of a woman's willfulness in the face of love, suggesting a romantic plot.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by D.H. Lawrence.
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is a renowned literary author, so the book is likely to contain elements of literary fiction.
- Drama — The book is likely to contain dramatic elements, as it is a story of a woman's willfulness in the face of love.
Tags
feminism · identity · rebellion · love · desire · nature · society · gender roles · individualism · conflict · emotion · self-discovery