End of Another Home-Holiday
END OF ANOTHER HOME-HOLIDAY by D.H. Lawrence: The poem explores the themes of nostalgia, longing, and the passing of time. It describes a speaker who has returned from a holiday and is now reflecting on their experiences. The speaker expresses a sense of disillusionment with the idea of home and the comforts it provides, as they realize that these comforts are fleeting and cannot quench their thirst for adventure and experience. The poem ends with the lines "The end of another holiday / And I am still alone."
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1925 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction · 751 words
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When shall I see the half moon sink again Behind the black sycamore at the end of the garden? When will the scent of the dim, white phlox Creep up the wall to me, and in at my open window?
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 751 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence writes predominantly in the fiction genre, commonly using personal experiences and situations from his life as inspiration for his stories.
- Literary Fiction — As an esteemed novelist and poet, D.H. Lawrence often employs literary techniques and complex character development, aligning him with the Literary Fiction genre.
- Historical Fiction — Many of D.H. Lawrence's works reflect the time and place in which they were written, incorporating historical elements into the narrative.
- Romance — In many of his works, D.H. Lawrence explores the complexities of love and relationships, often containing elements of the romance genre.
Tags
family · holiday · nostalgia · home · relationships · loss · identity · change · memory · nature · introspection · conflict