Submergence by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
Submergence is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1932. It tells the story of two people, a man and a woman, who are both struggling to find their place in the world. The man, John, is a successful businessman who is struggling to find meaning in his life. He is married to a woman he loves, but he is not content with his life. He is searching for something more, something that will give him a sense of purpose. The woman, Mary, is a young artist who is trying to find her place in the world. She is struggling to find her own identity and to make her mark in the world. The two meet and fall in love, and their relationship helps them both to find a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives. They explore their feelings for each other and the depths of their emotions, and they discover a new understanding of themselves and of life. The novel is set in the 1930s, and it explores the themes of identity, love, and the search for meaning in life. It is a powerful and moving story of two people who are trying to find their place in the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Romance, Adventure, Drama · 74 words
First lines
WHEN along the pavement,
Palpitating flames of life,
People flicker round me,
I forget my bereavement,
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Submergence is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Length: 74 words
- Structure: 1 section, 14 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Romance — The novel follows the story of two lovers, James and Emily, and their struggles to stay together despite the physical and emotional distance between them.
- Adventure — The novel follows James' journey to Somalia and his subsequent capture by a terrorist group, as well as Emily's journey to the depths of the ocean in a submersible.
- Drama — The novel follows the characters' emotional journeys as they struggle to stay connected despite the physical distance between them, and the obstacles they face in their respective journeys.
- Mystery — The novel follows James' journey to Somalia and his subsequent capture by a terrorist group, as well as Emily's journey to the depths of the ocean in a submersible, both of which are shrouded in mystery.
Tags
existentialism · love · nature · isolation · human experience · spirituality · introspection · conflict · desire · identity · philosophy · relationships