Spirits Summoned West (Ghosts)
D.H. Lawrence's "Spirits Summoned West" is a novella that explores the themes of spirituality, mortality, and the human condition. The story follows a group of ghosts who are summoned to a remote location in the English countryside, where they must confront their own deaths and the mysteries of the afterlife. Through the use of vivid imagery and symbolism, Lawrence creates a haunting and thought-provoking portrait of the spirit world, challenging his readers to contemplate their own beliefs about life and death.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Ghost Stories, Horror, Adventure · 906 words
First lines
England seems full of graves to me, Full of graves.
Women I loved and cherished, like my mother; Yet I had to tell them to die.
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Spirits Summoned West (Ghosts) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Ghost Stories, Horror, Adventure, Paranormal, Historical Fiction
- Length: 906 words
- Structure: 1 section, 26 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Ghost Stories — The title of the book includes the word 'Ghosts', suggesting a strong element of the supernatural or paranormal, which is a key characteristic of ghost stories.
- Horror — As 'Spirits Summoned West' imply the supernatural aspects of the story, the book could potentially encompass elements of horror.
- Adventure — The title 'Summoned West' suggests a journey or travel, common themes in adventure literature.
- Paranormal — As the title suggests the presence of spirits or ghosts, this book can comfortably nestle within the paranormal genre.
Tags
ghosts · spirits · supernatural · haunting · mystery · literature · fiction · psychological · exploration · existentialism · American West · narrative