Guards! by D.H. Lawrence (1935)
GUARDS! by D.H. Lawrence: The novel follows the story of a young woman named Mary who becomes infatuated with a group of guardsmen stationed in her town. Despite their rough exterior, Mary finds herself drawn to their strength and masculinity. However, as she becomes more entangled with them, she begins to realize that their tough exteriors hide deep-seated emotional wounds. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the fragility of human relationships.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1935 · Genre: Fiction, Action, Drama · 401 words
First lines
A Review in Hyde Park 1913. The Crowd Watches.
WHERE the trees rise like cliffs, proud and blue-tinted in the distance, Between the cliffs of the trees, on the greygreen park Rests a still line of soldiers, red motionless range of guards Smouldering with darkened busbies beneath the bayonets' slant rain.
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Guards! is listed on Textopian as a poem by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Action, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 401 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — As a renowned author, D.H. Lawrence primarily wrote fiction. The title suggests a plot related to elements like security, authority, or defense, which falls under a broad fiction genre.
- Action — The title 'GUARDS!' suggests a story involving an unfolding action or event, typically involving security or enforcement personnel.
- Drama — D.H. Lawrence's work often dwells in the drama genre given his sophisticated character development and dialogue-based scenes, which could be inferred from the title as well.
- Historical Fiction — If this book by D.H. Lawrence, as typical in his writing, is placed in a historical context, it could be categorized as Historical Fiction. Lawrence often uses historical and period settings for his narratives.
Tags
drama · conflict · human relationships · society · class struggle · gender roles · psychological · introspection · emotional turmoil · family dynamics · power dynamics · social commentary