Grey Evening by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
In Evening, D.H. Lawrence tells the story of a young woman, Mabel, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a young woman of the lower classes, living in a small English town. She is in love with a man, but he is not interested in her. She is also struggling to find a job, and is constantly rejected. One evening, Mabel takes a walk in the countryside and finds herself in a mysterious grey evening. She meets a strange old man who tells her stories of the past and of the future. He tells her of a time when the world will be a better place, and of a time when she will find her place in it. The old man's stories give Mabel hope, and she begins to believe that she can make something of her life. She begins to take control of her destiny, and eventually finds a job and a place in the world. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and of the power of hope and determination. It is a story of love, loss, and ultimately, of redemption.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Realism · 155 words
First lines
WHEN you went, how was it you carried with you
My missal book of fine, flamboyant hours?
My book of turrets and of red-thorn bowers,
And skies of gold, and ladies in bright tissue?
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Grey Evening is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Realism, Drama
- Length: 155 words
- Structure: 1 section, 20 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — Grey Evening is a short story by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author. The story follows a young man's journey of self-discovery and his struggle to find his place in the world, making it a classic example of literary fiction.
- Romance — Grey Evening features a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young woman he meets on his journey. This relationship is integral to the story and provides a source of tension and conflict.
- Realism — Grey Evening is a realistic story, with the protagonist's struggles and emotions being portrayed in a believable and relatable way. The story is set in a realistic world and features realistic characters.
- Drama — Grey Evening is a dramatic story, with the protagonist's struggles and emotions being portrayed in a powerful and moving way. The story features intense moments of drama and tension.
Tags
Medical Dramaromantic Dramadramatic Comedy · book · carried · covered · day · daylight · dust · fearful · feeling · flamboyant · fume · gold