Perfidy by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Perfidy is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1926. It tells the story of a young woman, Miriam, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire to be independent and her need to be loved. Miriam is a young woman living in a small English village. She is an orphan, and her only family is her aunt and uncle. She is in love with a local man, but her aunt and uncle disapprove of the relationship. Miriam is determined to make her own way in the world, but she is also desperate for love and acceptance. The novel follows Miriam as she navigates her way through a series of relationships and experiences. She meets a variety of people, from a wealthy landowner to a young artist, and each of them has an impact on her life. As she struggles to find her place in the world, she discovers the power of love and the importance of being true to oneself.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Tragedy · 197 words
First lines
HOLLOW rang the house when I knocked on the door,
And I lingered on the threshold with my hand
Upraised to knock and knock once more: Listening for the sound of her feet across the floor,
Hollow re-echoed my heart.
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Perfidy is listed on Textopian as a novella by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Tragedy, Realism, Modernism
- Length: 197 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — Perfidy is a play written by D.H. Lawrence that follows the story of a young woman who is betrayed by her husband and must face the consequences of his actions.
- Romance — The play follows the story of a young woman who is betrayed by her husband and must face the consequences of his actions, making it a romantic drama.
- Tragedy — The play follows the story of a young woman who is betrayed by her husband and must face the consequences of his actions, making it a tragic story.
- Realism — Perfidy is a realistic play that explores the consequences of betrayal and the power of love in a realistic setting.
Tags
betrayal · love · relationships · human nature · psychological · conflict · desire · morality · introspection · society · passion · fidelity