Forsaken and Forlorn
Forsaken and Forlorn is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence. The stories explore the themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man who is struggling to come to terms with his disability and the way it affects his life. "The Horse Dealer's Daughter" is a story of a woman who is struggling to make a living and find love in a world that is hostile to her. "The Prussian Officer" is a story of a man who is struggling to find his place in a world that is changing rapidly. The stories in this collection are all written in Lawrence's signature style, which is characterized by vivid imagery and a deep exploration of the human condition. The stories are often dark and melancholic, but they also contain moments of hope and beauty.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama · 64 words
First lines
THE house is silent, it is late at night, I am alone. From the balcony I can hear the Isar moan, Can see the white Rift of the river eerily, between the pines, under a sky of stone.
Some fireflies drift through the middle air Tinily.
I wonder where Ends this darkness that annihilates me.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama, Fiction
- Length: 64 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major figure in the Modernist literary movement, and this book reflects the themes and writing style of the movement.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a romantic story, and the plot likely involves a romantic relationship between two characters.
- Drama — The title of the book suggests a dramatic story, and the plot likely involves a conflict between two characters.
- Fiction — This book is a work of fiction, as it is not based on real events or people.
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