New Year's Night by D.H. Lawrence

Name: New Year's Night
Author: D.H. Lawrence

New Year's Night is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1929. The stories explore the themes of love, death, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The Rocking-Horse Winner," which tells the story of a young boy who believes he can predict the winners of horse races; "The Prussian Officer," which follows a Prussian officer's descent into madness; and "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," which tells the story of a woman who finds love in unexpected places. Other stories in the collection include "The Blind Man," which follows a blind man's journey to find his lost sight; "The Fox," which tells the story of a fox's struggle to survive in a hostile environment; and "The Ladybird," which follows a woman's journey to find her true identity. The stories in New Year's Night are full of symbolism and explore the complexities of human relationships. They are a testament to Lawrence's skill as a storyteller and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotion.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Realism · 138 words

First lines

Now you are mine, to-night at last I say it; You're a dove I have bought for sacrifice, And to-night I slay it.

Here in my arms my naked sacrifice! Death, do you hear, in my arms I am bringing My offering, bought at great price.

She's a silvery dove worth more than all I've got. Now I offer her up to the ancient, inexorable God, Who knows me not.

Look, she's a wonderful dove, without blemish or spot! I sacrifice all in her, my last of the world, Pride, strength, all the lot.

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Work type: Short story
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1917 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Realism, Drama
Length: 138 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — New Year's Night is a short story by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author. The story follows the protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings as he reflects on the past year and contemplates the new year ahead. This is a classic example of literary fiction, as it focuses on the psychological and emotional aspects of the protagonist's life.
Romance — New Year's Night contains a romantic element, as the protagonist reflects on his relationship with his wife and the love they share. This romantic element is a key part of the story, as it provides a source of hope and optimism for the protagonist as he looks to the future.
Realism — New Year's Night is a realistic story, as it portrays the protagonist's thoughts and feelings in a realistic manner. The story is set in a realistic setting and the characters are portrayed as real people with real emotions and motivations.
Drama — New Year's Night contains elements of drama, as the protagonist's inner thoughts and feelings are explored in a dramatic way. The story is full of tension and emotion, as the protagonist struggles to come to terms with his past and look to the future.