In the Dark by D.H. Lawrence (1917)
In the Dark is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1916. The stories explore themes of love, death, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man who is able to see the beauty of the world around him; "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," which follows a woman who is forced to make a difficult decision; and "The Prussian Officer," which examines the psychological effects of war. The stories in In the Dark are often dark and brooding, but they also contain moments of beauty and hope. Lawrence's writing is vivid and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. In the Dark is a powerful collection of stories that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Romance, Drama · 492 words
First lines
A BLOTCH of pallor stirs beneath the high Square picture-dusk, the window of dark sky.
A sound subdued in the darkness: tears! As if a bird in difficulty up the valley steers.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery, Literary Fiction
- Length: 492 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Psychological Fiction — The novel explores the psychological effects of the protagonist's traumatic experiences, as well as the psychological implications of the relationships between the characters.
- Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between the protagonist and her lover, and the struggles they face in their relationship.
- Drama — The novel follows the dramatic events that unfold in the protagonist's life, as well as the dramatic consequences of her decisions.
- Mystery — The novel follows the protagonist as she attempts to uncover the truth about her past and the secrets that have been kept from her.
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Modernism · afraid · cold · cross · cruel · dark · darkness · difficulty · dowse · ice · kiss · lay