Hyde Park At Night, Before The War
Hyde Park at Night, Before the War is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1916. The stories are set in the pre-World War I era, and explore the lives of the people of London, from the wealthy to the poor. The stories explore themes of love, loss, and the changing nature of society. Lawrence's characters are often struggling to find their place in a world that is rapidly changing, and the stories are filled with vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants. The stories in the collection include "The Blind Man", "The Rocking-Horse Winner", "The Prussian Officer", "The Horse Dealer's Daughter", "The Fox", "The Ladybird", and "The Odour of Chrysanthemums". Hyde Park at Night, Before the War is a powerful and moving collection of stories that captures the spirit of a time and place that is now long gone. It is a must-read for fans of D.H. Lawrence and those interested in the history of London.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 166 words
First lines
_Clerks_.
WE have shut the doors behind us, and the velvet flowers of night / Lean about us scattering their pollen grains of golden light.
Now at last we lift our faces, and our faces come aflower / To the night that takes us willing, liberates us to the hour.
Now at last the ink and dudgeon passes from our fervent eyes / And out of the chambered weariness wanders a spirit abroad on its enterprise.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is a renowned literary author, and this book is likely to contain complex themes and characters, as well as a focus on the beauty of language.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book implies a setting in the past, likely during a war, and the plot is likely to involve historical events and characters.
- Romance — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing stories with romantic elements, and this book may contain a romantic subplot.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a sense of mystery and suspense, and the plot may involve a mystery or crime.
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D.H. Lawrence · Hyde Park · Night · Before the War · Literature · Poetry · Nature · Urban Life · Conflict · Human Experience · Historical Context · Emotional Landscape