Drunk by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Drunk is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1925. The stories explore the lives of people living in the English Midlands during the early 20th century. The stories focus on the struggles of the working class, and the effects of poverty, alcoholism, and other social issues on their lives. The stories are often dark and tragic, but also contain moments of hope and redemption. The collection includes stories such as "The White Stocking," "The Blind Man," "The Rocking-Horse Winner," and "The Prussian Officer." The stories are often seen as a reflection of Lawrence's own life and experiences, and provide a unique insight into the lives of the working class during this period.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Realism, Psychological Fiction · 375 words
First lines
Too far away, oh love, I know,
To save me from this haunted road,
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author, and is a short story about a man's struggle with alcoholism.
- Realism — The book is written in a realistic style, focusing on the protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings as he struggles with his addiction.
- Psychological Fiction — The book delves into the psychological aspects of addiction, exploring the protagonist's inner turmoil and his attempts to cope with his addiction.
- Drama — The book is a dramatic story of a man's struggle with addiction, and the emotional and psychological toll it takes on him.
Tags
alcoholism · addiction · self-destruction · human nature · relationships · society · introspection · emotional turmoil · existentialism · despair · identity · conflict
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Drunk 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: Literary Fiction, Realism, Psychological Fiction, Drama
- Length: 375 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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