St Mark (the Evangelistic Beasts)
ST MARK (THE EVANGELISTIC BEASTS) by D.H. Lawrence: A novel that explores the themes of spirituality, sexuality, and the search for meaning in a post-World War I England. The story follows the character of Mark, who is struggling to come to terms with his own identity and purpose after serving as a soldier during the war. Through his encounters with various characters, including a mysterious woman known only as "The Beast," Mark grapples with questions of faith, morality, and the nature of human existence. Ultimately, the novel is a meditation on the search for meaning and purpose in a world that seems to be losing its way.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Fiction, Religious, Historical · 703 words
First lines
There was a lion in Judah Which whelped, and was Mark.
But winged. A lion with wings. At least at Venice. Even as late as Daniele Manin.
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St Mark (the Evangelistic Beasts) 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: Fiction, Religious, Historical, Philosophical, Literary Fiction
- Length: 703 words
- Structure: 1 section, 16 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is primarily known for his works of fiction.
- Religious — The St Mark in the title references a biblical figure, indicating themes of religion.
- Historical — The biblical nature of the piece may suggest a historical context or setting.
- Philosophical — Lawrence is known for exploring thematic elements of philosophy in his works.
Tags
evangelism · Christianity · spirituality · symbolism · nature · beasts · mythology · allegory · philosophy · humanity · sacrifice · redemption