Coming Awake by D.H. Lawrence (1918)
Awake is a collection of poems by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1929. The poems explore themes of love, death, and the human condition. Lawrence's writing is often described as lyrical and passionate, and his poems in this collection are no exception. The collection is divided into three sections: "The Human Condition," "Love," and "Death." In the first section, Lawrence explores the human experience, from the joys of life to the sorrows of death. He also examines the relationship between man and nature, and the power of the human spirit. In the second section, Lawrence focuses on love, both romantic and platonic. He examines the power of love to bring joy and sorrow, and the importance of understanding and accepting love in all its forms. The third section is devoted to death. Lawrence examines the inevitability of death, and the ways in which it can bring both pain and peace. He also explores the idea of life after death, and the possibility of a spiritual afterlife. Awake is a powerful and moving collection of poems that will leave readers with a greater understanding of the human experience.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Fiction · 84 words
First lines
WHEN I woke, the lake-lights were quivering on the wall, The sunshine swam in a shoal across and across, And a hairy, big bee hung over the primulas In the window, his body black fur, and the sound of him cross.
There was something I ought to remember: and yet I did not remember. Why should I? The running lights And the airy primulas, oblivious Of the impending bee--they were fair enough sights.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 84 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major Modernist writer, and 'Coming Awake' is a prime example of his Modernist style of writing, which is characterized by a focus on the inner life of the individual, a rejection of traditional values, and a use of symbolism and imagery to convey meaning.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young woman's journey of self-discovery and awakening, which is a common theme in romance literature.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a work of literary fiction, as it is a story that is focused on exploring themes and ideas, rather than simply entertaining the reader.
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self-discovery · awakening · identity · nature · spirituality · modernism · existentialism · human experience · introspection · relationships · emotional depth · D.H. Lawrence