River Roses by D.H. Lawrence (1917)

Name: River Roses
Author: D.H. Lawrence

Rose is a young woman living in a small English village in the early 1900s. She is a free spirit, unafraid to challenge the conventions of her time. She is also a passionate lover of nature, and she often takes long walks in the countryside, where she finds solace and inspiration. One day, while out walking, Rose meets a mysterious stranger, who introduces himself as John. He is a wealthy man from London, and he is immediately taken with Rose. He invites her to come to London with him, and she agrees. In London, Rose is exposed to a world of wealth and privilege that she has never experienced before. She is also exposed to the darker side of the city, and she soon finds herself in a dangerous situation. John is determined to protect Rose, and he does whatever he can to keep her safe. But as their relationship deepens, Rose begins to realize that John is not the man she thought he was. Meanwhile, back in the village, Rose's family and friends are worried about her. They fear that she has been taken advantage of by John, and they are determined to find her and bring her home. Rose must decide whether to stay in London with John, or to return to the safety of her village. Ultimately, she must choose between the life she has always known, and the life she could have with John.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Fiction · 125 words

First lines

BY the Isar, in the twilight We were wandering and singing, By the Isar, in the evening We climbed the huntsman's ladder and sat swinging In the fir-tree overlooking the marshes, While river met with river, and the ringing Of their pale-green glacier water filled the evening.

By the Isar, in the twilight We found the dark wild roses Hanging red at the river; and simmering Frogs were singing, and over the river closes Was savour of ice and of roses; and glimmering Fear was abroad. We whispered: "No one knows us. Let it be as the snake disposes Here in this simmering marsh."

KLOSTER SCHAEFTLARN

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Work type: Short story
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1917 CE
Language: English
Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction
Length: 125 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Modernist Literature — River Roses is a modernist work by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned modernist author. The novel explores themes of identity, gender, and sexuality, which are common in modernist literature.
Romance — River Roses follows the story of two lovers, and their struggles to find a way to be together. This makes it a romance novel, as it focuses on the relationship between the two characters.
Fiction — River Roses is a work of fiction, as it is a story that is not based on real events or people.
Literary Fiction — River Roses is a literary work, as it is written in a sophisticated and complex style, and explores themes of identity, gender, and sexuality.