Blue by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Blue is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1929. It is set in the fictional town of Beldover, England, and follows the lives of the Brangwen family over the course of several generations. The novel begins with the story of Tom Brangwen, a farmer who marries a Polish woman, Lydia, and has a daughter, Ursula. Ursula grows up to become a teacher and falls in love with a man named Anton Skrebensky. The two marry, but their relationship is strained by Anton's military career and his inability to commit to Ursula. The novel follows the lives of the Brangwen family as they struggle with the changing times and their own personal issues. Ursula's brother, Will, is a free-spirited artist who is unable to settle down and find a job. Ursula's daughter, Gudrun, is a modern woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the changing nature of society. It is a powerful and moving story of a family's struggles and triumphs.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Feminist Literature, Romance · 391 words
First lines
THE earth again like a ship steams out of the dark
sea over
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Blue is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Feminist Literature, Romance, Realism
- Length: 391 words
- Structure: 1 section, 62 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — Blue is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, a prominent figure in the Modernist literary movement. The novel follows the life of a young woman, Ursula Brangwen, and her struggles with identity, relationships, and societal expectations.
- Feminist Literature — Blue is a feminist novel that explores the struggles of a young woman, Ursula Brangwen, as she navigates her identity and relationships in a patriarchal society.
- Romance — Blue follows the romantic relationships of Ursula Brangwen, including her marriage to Anton Skrebensky and her affair with Rupert Birkin.
- Realism — Blue is a realistic novel that explores the everyday struggles of a young woman in a patriarchal society. The novel is set in the English Midlands and follows Ursula's life from childhood to adulthood.
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