Ballad Of Another Ophelia
The Ballad of Another Ophelia is a collection of poems by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1921. The collection is a series of poems that explore the life of Ophelia, a character from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The poems explore the themes of love, death, and the power of nature. Lawrence uses the character of Ophelia to explore the idea of a woman's place in society, and the struggles she faces in a male-dominated world. He also examines the idea of the power of nature, and how it can both bring joy and sorrow. The collection is divided into three sections: "The Ballad of Another Ophelia," "The Garden of Love," and "The Death of Ophelia." Each section explores a different aspect of Ophelia's life, from her love for Hamlet, to her death in the river. The Ballad of Another Ophelia is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explore the life of a woman in a male-dominated society. Lawrence's use of language and imagery is beautiful and evocative, and his exploration of the themes of love, death, and nature make this collection a must-read for any fan of poetry.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama · 264 words
First lines
OH the green glimmer of apples in the orchard,
Lamps in a wash of rain!
Oh the wet walk of my brown hen through the stack-yard,
Oh tears on the window pane!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama, Poetry, Fiction
- Length: 264 words
- Structure: 1 section, 39 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — The book is written in a modernist style, with a focus on the inner thoughts and feelings of the protagonist, Ophelia.
- Romance — The book follows the story of Ophelia's romantic relationships and her struggles with them.
- Drama — The book is full of dramatic moments and conflicts, as Ophelia navigates her relationships and her own inner turmoil.
- Poetry — The book is written in a poetic style, with lyrical language and imagery.
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tragedy · love · loss · feminism · identity · nature · psychology · romance · conflict · society · self-discovery · mythology