Letter From Town: The Almond Tree
The Almond Tree is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1912. It tells the story of a young man, John Thomas, who is born into a poor family in a small English village. He is determined to make something of himself and, despite his humble beginnings, he succeeds in becoming a successful businessman. John Thomas is a hardworking and ambitious man, but he is also a dreamer. He dreams of a better life for himself and his family, and he is determined to make it happen. He works hard and eventually manages to make enough money to buy an almond tree, which he plants in his garden. The almond tree symbolizes John Thomas’s ambition and his determination to succeed. He nurtures the tree and watches it grow, and it becomes a symbol of his success. As the tree grows, so does John Thomas’s success, and he eventually becomes a wealthy man. The novel follows John Thomas’s journey from poverty to success, and it is a story of hope and determination. It is a story of a man who never gave up on his dreams, and it is a reminder that anything is possible if you work hard and never give up.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 166 words
First lines
YOU promised to send me some violets. Did you forget? White ones and blue ones from under the orchard hedge? Sweet dark purple, and white ones mixed for a pledge Of our early love that hardly has opened yet.
Here there's an almond tree--you have never seen Such a one in the north--it flowers on the street, and I stand Every day by the fence to look up for the flowers that expand At rest in the blue, and wonder at what they mean.
Under the almond tree, the happy lands Provence, Japan, and Italy repose, And passing feet are chatter and clapping of those Who play around us, country girls clapping their hands.
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Letter From Town: The Almond Tree 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: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama
- Length: 166 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author, and is a reflection of his writing style and themes.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a town in the early 20th century and follows the story of a family living in the town.
- Romance — The book follows the story of a young couple in love and their struggles to be together.
- Drama — The book follows the story of a family and their struggles with love, loss, and identity.
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D.H. Lawrence · fiction · literature · family · identity · nature · society · conflict · growth · tradition · change · letters