Bombardment by D.H. Lawrence (1930)
BOMBARDMENT by D.H. Lawrence: The novel follows the story of a young woman named Ursula Brangwyn who becomes infatuated with a man named Raglan, despite his lack of interest in her. The title "Bombardment" refers to the relentless pursuit of Ursula's affections and the emotional turmoil she experiences as a result. Throughout the novel, Lawrence explores themes of desire, obsession, and the complexities of human relationships.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1930 · Genre: Fiction, War Literature, Historical Fiction · 108 words
First lines
THE TOWN has opened to the sun. Like a flat red lily with a million petals She unfolds, she comes undone.
A sharp sky brushes upon The myriad glittering chimney-tips As she gently exhales to the sun.
Hurrying creatures run Down the labyrinth of the sinister flower. What is it they shun?
A dark bird falls from the sun. It curves in a rush to the heart of the vast Flower: the day has begun.
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Bombardment is listed on Textopian as a poem by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1930 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, War Literature, Historical Fiction, Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 108 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is well-known for his works of fiction.
- War Literature — The title 'Bombardment' implies military conflict.
- Historical Fiction — Lawrence often used historical context within his work.
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence was a prominent figure in the modernist literary movement.
Tags
war · conflict · destruction · humanity · survival · violence · psychology · society · morality · existentialism · fear · trauma