Liaison by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Liaison is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young woman, Connie Chatterley, who is married to a wealthy, disabled war veteran, Clifford Chatterley. Connie is bored and unfulfilled in her marriage, and begins an affair with a gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors. The novel follows the passionate affair between Connie and Oliver, and the consequences of their actions. It is a story of love, lust, and the power of human connection. The novel also explores themes of class, gender, and sexuality, and the changing social mores of the time.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Romance, Modernist Literature, Realism · 157 words
First lines
A BIG bud of moon hangs out of the twilight,
Star-spiders spinning their thread
Hang high suspended, withouten respite
Watching us overhead.
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Liaison 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: Romance, Modernist Literature, Realism, Drama, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The novel follows the story of two lovers, Paul and Miriam, and their tumultuous relationship.
- Modernist Literature — The novel is considered a classic of modernist literature, with its focus on the inner lives of its characters and its exploration of themes such as love, sexuality, and class.
- Realism — The novel is written in a realistic style, with its characters and settings drawn from everyday life.
- Drama — The novel is full of dramatic moments, as the characters struggle with their emotions and relationships.
Tags
love · betrayal · passion · relationships · infidelity · desire · emotional conflict · human nature · intimacy · society · gender roles · psychological drama