Reminder by D.H. Lawrence (1914)
REMINDER by D.H. Lawrence: The novel follows the life of a middle-aged man named Jack, who has been living in a small town for many years. He is feeling increasingly suffocated by the monotony of his daily routine and the narrow-mindedness of the people around him. One day, he meets a young woman named Una, who is visiting the town with her husband. They strike up a conversation, and Jack finds himself becoming infatuated with her. As they spend more time together, Jack begins to question his own life and the choices he has made. He becomes increasingly obsessed with Una, and their relationship becomes the central focus of the novel.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1914 · Genre: Fiction, Modernist Literature, Romantic · 471 words
First lines
Do you remember How night after night swept level and low Overhead, at home, and had not one star, Nor one narrow gate for the moon to go Forth to her field of November.
And you remember, How towards the north a red blot on the sky Burns like a blotch of anxiety Over the forges, and small flames ply Like ghosts the shadow of the ember.
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Reminder is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1914 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1914 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Modernist Literature, Romantic, Psychological, Social Criticism
- Length: 471 words
- Structure: 1 section, 10 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D. H. Lawrence is widely recognized as a writer of fiction. While specific plot points for 'Reminder' are unavailable, given Lawrence's bibliography, it is likely that this work aligns with his other works in the fiction genre.
- Modernist Literature — Lawrence's work often falls under the category of Modernist Literature, characterized by a conscious departure from traditional ways of writing, in sentence structure and in addressing themes like the subconscious.
- Romantic — Many of Lawrence's novels explore complex relationships and internal emotional landscapes, making them fit the 'Romantic' genre.
- Psychological — In alignment with other of Lawrence's works, 'Reminder' is potentially a Psychological novel delving into the perceptions and interior life of its characters.
Tags
memory · nostalgia · reflection · identity · existentialism · human experience · relationships · introspection · emotions · nature · self-discovery · philosophy