Dolor Of Autumn by D.H. Lawrence
Dolor of Autumn is a collection of poems by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1921. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the changing of the seasons. Lawrence's work is often seen as a reflection of his own life experiences, and this collection is no exception. The collection begins with a poem about the beauty of autumn, and how it can bring both joy and sorrow. Lawrence then moves on to explore the idea of love, and how it can be both a source of pleasure and pain. He also examines the idea of death, and how it can bring both peace and despair. Throughout the collection, Lawrence's use of imagery and symbolism helps to bring his themes to life. The collection ends with a poem about the passing of time, and how it can bring both joy and sorrow. Lawrence's work is often seen as a reflection of his own life experiences, and this collection is no exception. Dolor of Autumn is a powerful and moving collection of poems that will leave readers with a sense of awe and appreciation for the beauty of life.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romanticism, Fiction · 154 words
First lines
THE acrid scents of autumn,
Reminiscent of slinking beasts, make me fear
Everything, tear-trembling stars of autumn
And the snore of the night in my ear.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romanticism, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 154 words
- Structure: 1 section, 28 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major figure in the Modernist literary movement, and this book is a reflection of his modernist style of writing.
- Romanticism — The book is set in the autumn season, which is often associated with the Romanticism movement, and the title itself implies a sense of melancholic beauty.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author.
- Literary Fiction — The book is a work of literary fiction, as it is a story that focuses on the craft of writing and the exploration of themes and ideas.
Tags
nature · autumn · melancholy · loss · transformation · human emotion · introspection · relationships · seasonal change · symbolism · poetry · existentialism