Nonentity by D.H. Lawrence (1917)
Nonentity is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1921. The stories explore themes of love, death, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man who is able to see the beauty of the world around him; "The Prussian Officer," which follows a Prussian officer who is haunted by his past; and "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," which follows a woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. The stories in Nonentity are often dark and brooding, but they also contain moments of beauty and hope. Lawrence's writing is vivid and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. Nonentity is a powerful collection of stories that will stay with readers long after they have finished reading.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction · 80 words
First lines
THE stars that open and shut Fall on my shallow breast Like stars on a pool.
The soft wind, blowing cool Laps little crest after crest Of ripples across my breast.
And dark grass under my feet Seems to dabble in me Like grass in a brook.
Oh, and it is sweet To be all these things, not to be Any more myself.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Philosophical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Romance
- Length: 80 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major figure in the Modernist literary movement, and this book is a prime example of his modernist writing style.
- Philosophical Fiction — Nonentity is a philosophical novel that explores themes of identity, alienation, and the human condition.
- Psychological Fiction — The novel delves into the psychological states of its characters, exploring their inner thoughts and feelings.
- Romance — The novel contains a romantic subplot between two of its characters.
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