Mystery by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Mystery is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1930. It tells the story of a young woman, Miriam, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire for independence and her need for love and security. The novel follows Miriam as she moves from her home in the English countryside to London, where she meets a variety of people who help her to understand herself and her place in the world. Along the way, she discovers the power of love and the importance of being true to oneself. The novel is set in the 1920s and explores themes of identity, love, and the search for meaning in life. It is a powerful and moving story of a woman's journey of self-discovery.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Mystery, Literary Fiction, Romance · 93 words
First lines
Now I am all
One bowl of kisses,
Such as the tall
Slim votaresses
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Mystery 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: Mystery, Literary Fiction, Romance, Thriller
- Length: 93 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book is 'Mystery', indicating that the book is likely to be a mystery novel.
- Literary Fiction — The author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing literary fiction, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.
- Romance — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing stories with romantic themes, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.
- Thriller — Mystery novels often contain elements of thrillers, so this genre is likely to be relevant to the book.
Tags
mystery · psychological · relationships · human nature · existentialism · introspection · conflict · desire · identity · love · betrayal · society