Paradise Re-entered by D.H. Lawrence
Paradise Re-entered is a collection of essays by D.H. Lawrence, written between 1916 and 1929. The essays explore the themes of love, sex, and relationships, as well as the nature of human existence. Lawrence examines the idea of paradise, and how it can be re-entered through the power of love. He also looks at the role of religion in modern life, and how it can be used to bring about a sense of peace and harmony. He also discusses the importance of art and literature in helping to create a better world. Throughout the essays, Lawrence offers his own unique perspective on the human condition, and how it can be improved.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Philosophical Fiction · 274 words
First lines
THROUGH the strait gate of passion, Between the bickering fire Where flames of fierce love tremble On the body of fierce desire:
To the intoxication, The mind, fused down like a bead, Flees in its agitation The flames' stiff speed:
At last to calm incandescence, Burned clean by remorseless hate, Now, at the day's renascence We approach the gate.
Now, from the darkened spaces Of fear, and of frightened faces, Death, in our awful embraces Approached and passed by;
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Philosophical Fiction, Realism
- Length: 274 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major figure in the Modernist literary movement, and Paradise Re-entered is a prime example of his modernist writing style, which is characterized by its focus on the inner life of the individual, its use of symbolism, and its exploration of the human condition.
- Romance — Paradise Re-entered is a romantic novel, as it follows the story of two lovers, Paul and Miriam, and their struggles to reconcile their love with the expectations of society.
- Philosophical Fiction — The novel is heavily philosophical in nature, as it explores themes such as the nature of love, the power of the individual, and the conflict between the individual and society.
- Realism — The novel is also an example of realism, as it is set in a realistic world and deals with the everyday struggles of its characters.
Tags
nature · human experience · spirituality · identity · self-discovery · love · conflict · society · freedom · existentialism · modernism · relationships