Bitterness Of Death by D.H. Lawrence
Bitterness of Death is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1930. It tells the story of a young man, Paul Morel, who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his beloved mother. As he struggles to cope with his grief, he finds himself drawn to two women: Miriam, a childhood friend, and Clara, a married woman. Paul's relationship with Miriam is complicated by his feelings of guilt and his inability to express his love for her. Meanwhile, his relationship with Clara is complicated by her husband's disapproval and her own feelings of guilt. As Paul's relationships with both women become increasingly strained, he is forced to confront his own feelings of grief and loss. Ultimately, Paul must come to terms with his mother's death and find a way to move forward with his life. Bitterness of Death is a powerful exploration of grief, love, and the complexities of human relationships.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Drama, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 3 chapters · 418 words
First lines
AH, stern, cold man, / How can you lie so relentless hard / While I wash you with weeping water! / Do you set your face against the daughter / Of life? Can you never discard / Your curt pride's ban?
You masquerader! / How can you shame to act this part / Of unswerving indifference to me? / You want at last, ah me! / To break my heart / Evader!
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Bitterness Of Death 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: Drama, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Romance
- Length: 418 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The book explores the themes of death and grief, which are common topics in drama.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, written by D.H. Lawrence.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a literary work, written by a renowned author, and explores complex themes.
- Mystery — The book contains elements of mystery, as the protagonist attempts to uncover the truth behind the death of a loved one.
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