Both Sides of the Medal by D.H. Lawrence
Set in the early 20th century, Sides of the Medal is a novel by D.H. Lawrence that follows the life of a young man named John, who is born into a working-class family in a small English town. John is a bright and ambitious young man who dreams of a better life, but his family’s poverty and his own lack of education prevent him from achieving his goals. John’s life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a wealthy woman named Lady Maud, who takes him under her wing and helps him to gain an education and a better life. John is soon accepted into a prestigious university, and his life begins to change for the better. However, John soon discovers that his newfound wealth and status come with a price. He is forced to confront the harsh realities of class divisions and the power of the upper classes. He also finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to make something of himself. Ultimately, John must decide whether to remain loyal to his family and his roots, or to pursue his own ambitions and dreams. Sides of the Medal is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of class and ambition in early 20th century England.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 300 words
First lines
AND because you love me / think you you do not hate me? / Ha, since you love me / to ecstasy / it follows you hate me to ecstasy.
Because when you hear me / go down the road outside the house / you must come to the window to watch me go, / do you think it is pure worship?
Because, when I sit in the room, / here, in my own house, / and you want to enlarge yourself with this friend of / mine, / such a friend as he is, / yet you cannot get beyond your awareness of me / you are held back by my being in the same world / with you, / do you think it is bliss alone? / sheer harmony?
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author, and is known for its complex themes and writing style.
- Romance — The book explores the themes of love and relationships, making it a romance novel.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and is based on real-life events, making it a historical fiction novel.
- Drama — The book is full of intense emotions and conflicts, making it a drama novel.
Tags
balaam's · balanced · beauty · bliss · bray · chaos · circle · dead · detest · ecstasy · enlarge · falling
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 300 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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