Restlessness by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Restlessness is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1920. The stories explore themes of love, death, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man who is able to see the beauty of the world around him; "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," which follows a woman who is forced to make a difficult decision; and "The Prussian Officer," which follows a man who is haunted by his past. The stories in Restlessness are often dark and brooding, but they also contain moments of beauty and hope. Lawrence's writing is vivid and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. The stories are a powerful exploration of the human experience, and they remain as relevant today as when they were first published.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction, Romance · 393 words
First lines
AT the open door of the room I stand and look at
the night,
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Psychological Fiction, Romance, Drama
- Length: 393 words
- Structure: 1 section, 63 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — D.H. Lawrence is considered a major figure in the Modernist literary movement, and Restlessness is a prime example of his modernist writing style, which is characterized by a focus on the inner life of the individual, a rejection of traditional values, and a fragmentation of narrative structure.
- Psychological Fiction — Restlessness is a psychological exploration of the inner life of its protagonist, and the novel is filled with psychological insights into the human condition.
- Romance — The novel follows the romantic relationship between the protagonist and his love interest, and the story is driven by their interactions and the emotions they evoke in each other.
- Drama — The novel is filled with dramatic moments and intense emotions, and the story is driven by the characters' interactions and the conflicts they face.
Tags
existentialism · modernism · psychological · introspection · alienation · desire · identity · conflict · nature · human relationships · society · emotional turmoil