Elegy by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
In this collection of poems, D.H. Lawrence explores the themes of love, death, and the human condition. He examines the beauty and tragedy of life, and the power of love to transcend death. He also reflects on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The poems in this collection are divided into three sections. The first section, “Love and Death,” contains poems about love and its power to transcend death. The second section, “The Human Condition,” contains poems about the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. The third section, “The Elegy,” contains poems about the beauty and tragedy of life. Throughout the collection, Lawrence uses vivid imagery and powerful language to explore the themes of love, death, and the human condition. He also uses his own experiences to create a unique and personal perspective on these themes. The collection is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 133 words
First lines
SINCE I lost you, my darling, the sky has come near,
And I am of it, the small sharp stars are quite near,
The white moon going among them like a white bird
among snow-berries,
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Literary Fiction
- Length: 133 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Poetry — Elegy is a collection of poems written by D.H. Lawrence, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romanticism — Elegy is a collection of romantic poems, making Romanticism the second most relevant genre.
- Modernism — Elegy was written in the early 20th century, making Modernism the third most relevant genre.
- Literary Fiction — Elegy is a collection of literary poems, making Literary Fiction the fourth most relevant genre.
Tags
poetry · loss · grief · nature · love · death · memory · nostalgia · human experience · emotion · reflection · beauty