Narcissus by D.H. Lawrence (1918)
Narcissus is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1937. It tells the story of a young man, Narcissus, who is born into a wealthy family in England. He is a handsome and talented young man, but he is also deeply troubled and isolated. He is unable to connect with other people, and he is unable to find any real purpose in life. The novel follows Narcissus as he struggles to find his place in the world. He is drawn to the beauty of nature, and he finds solace in the countryside. He also finds himself drawn to a young woman, Rose, who he believes could be the one to save him from his loneliness. However, Narcissus is unable to commit to Rose, and he is unable to find any real happiness. He is constantly searching for something that he can never find. Eventually, he realizes that he must accept himself and his own limitations in order to find peace. Narcissus is a powerful and moving story about the search for identity and meaning in life. It is a story of love, loss, and ultimately, redemption.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction, Romance