Mating by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Mating is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1911. It tells the story of a young woman, Anna Wulf, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a free spirit, and her unconventional behavior and beliefs often clash with the expectations of her family and society. Anna is in love with a married man, Maurice, and she is determined to have him. She is willing to do whatever it takes to make him hers, even if it means sacrificing her own happiness. As she embarks on her quest for love, she must confront her own inner demons and the expectations of those around her. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and identity, and examines the power of passion and desire. It is a powerful and thought-provoking story of a woman's struggle to find her place in the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Realism · 310 words
First lines
ROUND clouds roll in the arms of the wind,
The round earth rolls in a clasp of blue sky,
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Genres
- Romance — Mating is a novel by D.H. Lawrence which follows the story of a young couple, Rupert and Gudrun, and their tumultuous relationship. The novel is largely focused on the themes of love, passion, and relationships, making it a romance novel.
- Drama — Mating is a novel by D.H. Lawrence which follows the story of a young couple, Rupert and Gudrun, and their tumultuous relationship. The novel is filled with intense emotions and dramatic moments, making it a drama novel.
- Realism — Mating is a novel by D.H. Lawrence which follows the story of a young couple, Rupert and Gudrun, and their tumultuous relationship. The novel is written in a realistic style, focusing on the everyday struggles of the characters, making it a realism novel.
- Modernism — Mating is a novel by D.H. Lawrence which follows the story of a young couple, Rupert and Gudrun, and their tumultuous relationship. The novel is written in a modernist style, focusing on the psychological and emotional states of the characters, making it a modernism novel.
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Modernism · anemones · arms · birch · blue · budding · bushes · dreams · earth · evil · fine · flotilla
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Mating 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, Drama, Realism, Modernism
- Length: 310 words
- Structure: 1 section, 47 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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