InTime by D.H. Lawrence (1920)
In Time is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young woman named Anna Brangwen, who is struggling to come to terms with her past and her current circumstances. Set in the early 20th century, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Anna's life is marked by tragedy and hardship, including the death of her husband and child, and her subsequent struggle to make a living as an artist. Despite these challenges, Anna remains determined to create art that reflects her inner world and to find meaning in her life. Throughout the novel, Lawrence explores the idea of time and its impact on human experience. The title, In Time, is a reference to the way that time shapes and transforms us, and how it can both heal and hurt us. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and the ways in which we navigate the complexities of life.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism · 554 words
First lines
RETURNING, I find her just the same, At just the same old delicate game.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Symbolism, Modernism, Philosophical
- Length: 554 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Romanticism — Themes of desire, beauty, and emotional depth align with Romantic ideals.
- Symbolism — The use of imagery and metaphor to convey deeper meanings reflects Symbolist characteristics.
- Modernism — The exploration of complex emotions and fragmented experiences is indicative of Modernist literature.
Tags
time · existentialism · human experience · philosophy · nature · relationships · identity · modernism · introspection · society · conflict · emotion