Last Words To Miriam
Last Words to Miriam is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1932. It tells the story of a young man, Paul Morel, who is struggling to come to terms with his mother's death and his own feelings of guilt and grief. He is also trying to make sense of his relationship with Miriam, a woman he loves but cannot have. The novel follows Paul as he attempts to reconcile his conflicting emotions and make sense of his life. Along the way, he must confront his own mortality and the inevitability of death. The novel is a powerful exploration of grief, love, and the human condition.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 198 words
First lines
YOURS is the shame and sorrow
But the disgrace is mine;
Your love was dark and thorough,
Mine was the love of the sun for a flower
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Last Words To Miriam is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 198 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author, and is likely to contain complex themes and characters, as well as a focus on the beauty of language.
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic relationship between two characters, and the book is likely to explore the complexities of love and relationships.
- Drama — The book is likely to contain intense emotions and conflicts between characters, as well as a focus on the development of relationships.
- Historical Fiction — The book may be set in a historical period, and may explore the social and political issues of the time.
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Modernism · balk · beautiful · blossom · body · deserve · diligent · failed · fame · fills · final · fine