Cruelty and Love by D.H. Lawrence
D.H. Lawrence's "Cruelty and Love" is a novella that explores the complexities of human relationships and the blurred lines between love and cruelty. The story follows the tumultuous relationship between a young couple, Rosemary and Donald, as they navigate their emotions and desires. Through their experiences, Lawrence examines the nature of love and the ways in which it can be both nurturing and destructive. The novella is known for its frank and unflinching portrayal of human emotion, and its exploration of the darker aspects of love and relationships.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Tragedy · 765 words
First lines
What large, dark hands are those at the window / Lifted, grasping the golden light / Which weaves its way through the creeper leaves / To my heart's delight?
Ah, only the leaves! But in the west, / In the west I see a redness come / Over the evening's burning breast -- / -- 'Tis the wound of love goes home!
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Cruelty and Love is listed on Textopian as a poem by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Tragedy, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 765 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme involves the complex interactions and feelings between characters with an emphasis on emotional relationships and love.
- Drama — The intricate and serious conflicts of characters and situations they deal with.
- Tragedy — The narrative often results in unhappy or disastrous outcomes influenced by cruelty faced by characters.
- Literary Fiction — Lawrence's writing style involves deep exploration of characters' thoughts and emotions, often focusing on internal drama rather than external plot.
Tags
human relationships · passion · emotional conflict · love · cruelty · desire · psychological drama · intimacy · betrayal · suffering · romantic tension · moral ambiguity