Seven Seals by D.H. Lawrence (1918)
Seven Seals is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1925. It tells the story of a young woman, Ursula Brangwen, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire for freedom and her need for security, and her journey of self-discovery takes her from her small English village to the exotic city of Florence. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious Italian count, a passionate artist, and a young man who is determined to win her heart. As Ursula's journey progresses, she discovers the secrets of her past and learns to accept her true self. In the end, she finds the courage to break the seven seals that have been holding her back and to embrace the life she was meant to live.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Psychological Fiction · 383 words
First lines
SINCE this is the last night I keep you home, Come, I will consecrate you for the journey.
Rather I had you would not go. Nay come, I will not again reproach you. Lie back And let me love you a long time ere you go. For you are sullen-hearted still, and lack The will to love me. But even so I will set a seal upon you from my lip, Will set a guard of honour at each door, Seal up each channel out of which might slip Your love for me.
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Seven Seals is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Fantasy
- Length: 383 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — Seven Seals is a modernist novel by D.H. Lawrence, which is characterized by its experimental style and its exploration of the inner consciousness of its characters.
- Romance — Seven Seals follows the story of a young couple, John and Mary, and their journey of self-discovery and love.
- Psychological Fiction — Seven Seals is a psychological novel that delves into the inner workings of its characters' minds, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and motivations.
- Fantasy — Seven Seals contains elements of fantasy, such as the mysterious seals that John and Mary must break in order to find their true selves.
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D.H. Lawrence · modernism · symbolism · spirituality · existentialism · human experience · nature · mythology · philosophy · introspection · literary fiction · emotional depth