Fish (Creatures) by D.H. Lawrence
FISH (CREATURES) by D.H. Lawrence: A novella that explores the themes of sexuality, desire, and the human condition through the lens of a group of people who are on a fishing trip in the English countryside. The story follows the characters as they navigate their relationships and desires, all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the lake and the surrounding landscape. Through their experiences, Lawrence explores the idea that humans are constantly struggling to understand and control their own desires, and that this struggle is a fundamental aspect of the human experience.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1930 · Genre: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Animal Fiction · 1,500 words
First lines
Fish, oh Fish, So little matters!
Whether the waters rise and cover the earth Or whether the waters wilt in the hollow places, All one to you.
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Fish (Creatures) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1930 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1930 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Animal Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Nature Writing
- Length: 1,500 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence's work falls under the broad domain of fiction, regardless of specific sub-genres.
- Literary Fiction — Lawrence is known for his crafting of the English language and development of deeper themes, which are characteristic of literary fiction.
- Animal Fiction — The title 'FISH (CREATURES)' suggests that animals, specifically fish, play a significant role in the book, conforming to the conventions of animal fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — Lawrence often explores the psychological aspects of his characters, indicating that the book can be categorized as psychological fiction.
Tags
nature · creativity · symbolism · existentialism · human experience · identity · transformation · mythology · imagination · spirituality · environment · philosophy