Patience by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Patience is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1931. It tells the story of Patience, a young woman living in a small English village in the early 20th century. Patience is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in life, despite the expectations of her family and society. She is in love with a local man, but her family disapproves of the match and she is forced to make a difficult decision. The novel follows Patience as she struggles to find her place in the world and make her own choices. Along the way, she must confront her own fears and prejudices, as well as the expectations of those around her. Patience is a powerful story of self-discovery and the courage to be true to oneself.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 60 words
First lines
A WIND comes from the north
Blowing little flocks of birds
Like spray across the town,
And a train, roaring forth,
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Patience 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: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 60 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — Patience is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned English writer of the 20th century. The novel explores themes of love, relationships, and the human condition, making it a classic example of literary fiction.
- Romance — Patience is a novel that follows the story of two lovers, and their struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in their relationship. As such, it is a classic example of a romance novel.
- Drama — Patience is a novel that follows the story of two lovers, and their struggles to find happiness and fulfillment in their relationship. The novel is full of dramatic moments and emotional scenes, making it a classic example of a drama novel.
- Psychological Fiction — Patience is a novel that explores the psychological complexities of its characters, delving into their inner thoughts and motivations. As such, it is a classic example of psychological fiction.
Tags
love · desire · human relationships · emotional conflict · introspection · nature · existentialism · passion · suffering · self-discovery · feminism · society