Reading A Letter by D.H. Lawrence
A Letter is a short story by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1916. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is writing a letter to his beloved, Mary. In the letter, he expresses his love for her and his desire to be with her. He also expresses his fear of losing her, and his hope that she will one day return his love. The story is a reflection on the power of love and the fragility of relationships. It is a poignant and moving story that speaks to the universal experience of love and longing.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 157 words
First lines
SHE sits on the recreation ground / Under an oak whose yellow buds dot the pale blue sky. / The young grass twinkles in the wind, and the sound / Of the wind in the knotted buds in a canopy.
So sitting under the knotted canopy / Of the wind, she is lifted and carried away as in a balloon / Across the insensible void, till she stoops to see / The sandy desert beneath her, the dreary platoon.
She knows the waste all dry beneath her, in one place / Stirring with earth-coloured life, ever turning and stirring. / But never the motion has a human face / Nor sound, save intermittent machinery whirring.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama, Mystery
- Length: 157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is a renowned literary author, and this book is likely to contain complex themes and writing styles that are characteristic of literary fiction.
- Romance — The title of the book suggests that it may involve a romantic relationship, which is a common theme in romance novels.
- Drama — The title of the book suggests that it may involve a dramatic situation, which is a common theme in drama novels.
- Mystery — The title of the book suggests that it may involve a mysterious situation, which is a common theme in mystery novels.
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