In Church by D.H. Lawrence (1918)
In Church is a collection of poems by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1930. The poems explore the relationship between the individual and the divine, and the power of faith and religion. Lawrence's poems are often lyrical and meditative, and explore the spiritual and emotional aspects of faith. He examines the power of the Church and its rituals, and the ways in which it can both bring comfort and cause suffering. He also looks at the role of the individual in the Church, and how faith can be both a source of strength and a source of confusion. The collection is a powerful exploration of faith and its effects on the individual.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama · 100 words
First lines
IN the choir the boys are singing the hymn. The morning light on their lips Moves in silver-moist flashes, in musical trim.
Sudden outside the high window, one crow Hangs in the air And lights on a withered oak-tree's top of woe.
One bird, one blot, folded and still at the top Of the withered tree!--in the grail Of crystal heaven falls one full black drop.
Like a soft full drop of darkness it seems to sway In the tender wine Of our Sabbath, suffusing our sacred day.
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In Church is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama
- Length: 100 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The title of the book, 'In Church', implies that the story is set in a religious context and likely deals with religious themes.
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is a renowned literary author, so this book is likely to be a work of literary fiction.
- Drama — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing dramatic works, so this book is likely to contain dramatic elements.
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religion · spirituality · faith · human experience · society · critique · D.H. Lawrence · philosophy · morality · introspection · cultural commentary · existentialism