Brother And Sister by D.H. Lawrence
Brother and Sister is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1929. It tells the story of two siblings, Paul and Miriam, who are struggling to find their place in the world. The novel begins with Paul and Miriam living in a small English village with their parents. Paul is a young man who is trying to find his place in the world, while Miriam is a young woman who is trying to find her own identity. The siblings soon move to London, where they experience the hustle and bustle of city life. Paul finds a job as a clerk in a law firm, while Miriam takes a job as a secretary. Despite their newfound independence, the siblings still struggle to find their place in the world. Paul and Miriam's relationship is tested when they meet a young woman named Clara. Paul and Clara quickly fall in love, and Miriam is left feeling jealous and betrayed. As the novel progresses, the siblings must learn to navigate their newfound relationships and find their place in the world. The novel is a powerful exploration of the complexities of sibling relationships and the struggles of growing up. It is a timeless classic that is sure to resonate with readers of all ages.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Family Drama, Romance · 255 words
First lines
THE shorn moon trembling indistinct on her path,
Frail as a scar upon the pale blue sky,
Draws towards the downward slope; some sorrow
hath
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Brother And Sister 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: Realistic Fiction, Family Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 255 words
- Structure: 1 section, 38 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Realistic Fiction — The book follows the lives of two siblings, exploring their relationships with each other and the world around them in a realistic manner.
- Family Drama — The book focuses on the relationships between the two siblings and their family, exploring the dynamics of family life.
- Romance — The book explores the romantic relationships of the two siblings, as well as their relationships with other characters.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes, and is considered a classic of English literature.
Tags
family · sibling · relationships · conflict · love · jealousy · identity · sexuality · society · nature · psychology · intimacy