Ruination by D.H. Lawrence (1920)
"The Ruins" by D.H. Lawrence is a novella that explores the themes of decay and collapse. The story takes place in an unnamed city after a catastrophic event, where a group of survivors are forced to navigate the ruins of their former lives. The novella delves into the psychological effects of trauma and the ways in which people cope with loss and disaster. Through the use of vivid imagery and symbolism, Lawrence creates a haunting portrait of a world in decline.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction · 92 words
First lines
THE sun is bleeding its fires upon the mist That huddles in grey heaps coiling and holding back. Like cliffs abutting in shadow a drear grey sea Some street-ends thrust forward their stack.
On the misty waste-lands, away from the flushing grey Of the morning the elms are loftily dimmed, and tall As if moving in air towards us, tall angels Of darkness advancing steadily over us all.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, Romance, Psychological fiction
- Length: 92 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence primarily wrote fiction novels, considering his broader bibliography.
- Drama — Lawrence's work typically includes dramatic elements such as interpersonal relationships and conflict.
- Historical Fiction — Many of D.H. Lawrence's novels are set in specific historical periods, suggesting this book may also be historical fiction.
- Romance — Lawrence is well known for his exploration of love and relationships, which suggests elements of romance.
Tags
despair · nature · industrialization · human condition · alienation · society · conflict · emotional turmoil · existentialism · relationships · loss · transformation