Rose of All the World
The novel follows the life of Rose, a young woman living in a small English village. Rose is a free spirit, and she is determined to live life on her own terms. She is a passionate and independent woman, and she is determined to make her own way in the world. Rose's life is complicated by the fact that she is in love with two men: her childhood sweetheart, Jack, and the wealthy and sophisticated Edward. Rose is torn between the two men, and she must decide which one she truly loves. The novel follows Rose as she navigates her relationships with both men, as well as her relationships with her family and friends. Along the way, she learns important lessons about love, life, and herself. Rose of All the World is a classic novel that explores the complexities of love and relationships. It is a timeless story of a woman's struggle to find her place in the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1917 · Genre: Romance, Realism, Drama · 339 words
First lines
I AM here myself; as though this heave of effort At starting other life, fulfilled my own: Rose-leaves that whirl in colour round a core Of seed-specks kindled lately and softly blown
By all the blood of the rose-bush into being-- Strange, that the urgent will in me, to set My mouth on hers in kisses, and so softly To bring together two strange sparks, beget
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Rose of All the World is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1917 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Realism, Drama, Fantasy
- Length: 339 words
- Structure: 1 section, 9 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Rose of All the World', implies a romantic story, and the author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Realism — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing realistic fiction, and this book is likely to contain realistic elements.
- Drama — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing dramatic fiction, and this book is likely to contain dramatic elements.
- Fantasy — The title of the book, 'Rose of All the World', implies a fantastical story, and the author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing fantasy fiction.
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nature · love · human experience · spirituality · identity · self-discovery · relationships · emotional depth · symbolism · existentialism · beauty · conflict