December Night by D.H. Lawrence
December Night is a collection of poems by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1930. The poems explore themes of love, death, nature, and the human condition. Lawrence's writing is often characterized by its vivid imagery and passionate intensity. The collection begins with a poem about the beauty of a December night, and the poems that follow explore the joys and sorrows of life. Lawrence writes about the beauty of nature, the power of love, and the fragility of life. He also reflects on the human condition, exploring the themes of loneliness, despair, and hope. The collection ends with a poem about the power of death, and the hope of life beyond it. Throughout the collection, Lawrence's writing is filled with emotion and insight, and his poems offer a unique perspective on the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama · 71 words
First lines
TAKE off your cloak and your hat And your shoes, and draw up at my hearth Where never woman sat.
I have made the fire up bright; Let us leave the rest in the dark And sit by firelight.
The wine is warm in the hearth; The flickers come and go. I will warm your feet with kisses Until they glow.
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December Night is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama, Fiction
- Length: 71 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major figure in the Modernist literary movement, and December Night is likely to reflect the themes and writing style of this genre.
- Romance — Romance is a common theme in D.H. Lawrence's works, and December Night may explore this theme in its plot and characters.
- Drama — D.H. Lawrence often wrote plays and dramas, and December Night may contain elements of this genre.
- Fiction — December Night is a work of fiction, and may contain elements of other genres such as romance, drama, and modernist literature.
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Modernism · cloak · draw · feet · firelight · flickers · glow · leave · poetry · rest · sat · shoes