Snap-Dragon by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Snap-Dragon is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1923. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire to be independent and her need to be loved and accepted. The novel follows Mary as she moves from her home in the English countryside to London, where she meets a variety of people who help her to discover her true identity. Along the way, she experiences love, heartbreak, and betrayal. The novel is set in the 1920s and explores themes of identity, class, and gender. It is a powerful and moving story of a woman's search for self-discovery and fulfillment.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Psychological Fiction · 828 words
First lines
SHE bade me follow to her garden, where
The mellow sunlight stood as in a cup
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Modernist Literature, Romance, Psychological Fiction, Realism
- Length: 828 words
- Structure: 1 section, 121 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — Snap-Dragon is a modernist novel by D.H. Lawrence, which is characterized by its experimental style and its exploration of the inner lives of its characters.
- Romance — Snap-Dragon is a romantic novel that follows the story of two lovers, their struggles, and their eventual reunion.
- Psychological Fiction — Snap-Dragon is a psychological novel that delves into the inner lives of its characters and explores their motivations and emotions.
- Realism — Snap-Dragon is a realistic novel that portrays the everyday lives of its characters and their struggles with love, loss, and identity.
Tags
nature · love · conflict · identity · growth · transformation · relationships · self-discovery · emotion · society · family · desire