Frohnleichnam by D.H. Lawrence
Frohnleichnam is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1930. It is set in a small German village in the early 20th century, and follows the lives of two families, the Frohnleichnams and the Schillings. The Frohnleichnams are a wealthy family, and the Schillings are a poor family. The two families are connected by the marriage of the Frohnleichnam's daughter, Anna, to the Schilling's son, Karl. The novel follows the lives of the two families as they struggle to make ends meet and deal with the changing times. Anna and Karl's marriage is strained by their different backgrounds, and the novel explores the tensions between the two families. The novel also examines the changing nature of German society in the early 20th century, and the effects of industrialization and modernization on the traditional rural lifestyle. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and the struggles of ordinary people in a rapidly changing world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama · 338 words
First lines
You have come your way, I have come my way; You have stepped across your people, carelessly, hurting them all; I have stepped across my people, and hurt them in spite of my care.
But steadily, surely, and notwithstanding We have come our ways and met at last Here in this upper room.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction, Historical Fiction
- Length: 338 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — Frohnleichnam is a modernist novel by D.H. Lawrence, which is characterized by its experimental narrative structure, its focus on the inner lives of its characters, and its exploration of themes such as sexuality, identity, and the human condition.
- Romance — Frohnleichnam is a romantic novel, as it follows the story of two lovers, their struggles, and their eventual reunion.
- Drama — Frohnleichnam is a dramatic novel, as it contains intense scenes of conflict and emotion, as well as a powerful climax.
- Psychological Fiction — Frohnleichnam is a psychological novel, as it delves into the inner lives of its characters and explores their motivations and emotions.
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