Embankment At Night, Before The War
Embankment At Night, Before The War is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1916. The stories are set in the pre-World War I era and explore the lives of the working class in England. The stories focus on the struggles of the working class, from the poverty and hardship of their lives to the joys and sorrows of their relationships. Lawrence paints a vivid picture of the people and their lives, and the stories are filled with vivid imagery and symbolism. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. Lawrence's writing is often poetic and lyrical, and his characters are complex and multi-dimensional. The stories are often dark and melancholic, but also contain moments of hope and beauty. Embankment At Night, Before The War is a powerful and moving collection of stories that will stay with the reader long after the book is finished.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 689 words
First lines
_Outcasts_.
THE night rain, dripping unseen, Comes endlessly kissing my face and my hands.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 689 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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- Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author, and is likely to contain complex themes and characters, as well as a focus on the beauty of language.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book suggests a setting in the past, likely before a war, and the book is likely to explore the events and characters of that time period.
- Romance — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing stories with romantic elements, and the title of the book suggests a romantic setting.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests a mysterious setting, and D.H. Lawrence is known for writing stories with mysterious elements.
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D.H. Lawrence · poetry · war · night · nature · reflection · emotional · existential · human experience · conflict · landscape · introspection