Sun by D.H. Lawrence (1920)
The narrative follows a woman who, despite her skepticism about the sun's healing power, embarks on a journey with her child and family to a sunlit destination. As they sail away, she reflects on her strained relationship with her husband, marked by emotional distance and a sense of obligation. Upon arrival, she is surrounded by a picturesque landscape, yet feels disconnected from it, burdened by the responsibility of motherhood and her own internal struggles. Her mother urges her to embrace the sun for her health, but the protagonist resists, feeling trapped by expectations. Eventually, she seeks solitude on a rocky bluff, where she sheds her clothes and lies naked under the sun. This act becomes a transformative experience, as the warmth penetrates her body and emotions, melting away her coldness and tension. However, upon returning to her child, she feels a surprising indifference towards him, reflecting her internal conflict. She encourages him to play in the sun, yet her detachment highlights her struggle with maternal instincts and her desire for freedom. The story explores themes of alienation, the search for self, and the complexities of motherhood against the backdrop of nature's healing power.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1920 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Classic, Romance · 5 chapters · 8,171 words
First lines
"Take her away, into the sun," the doctors said.
She herself was sceptical of the sun, but she permitted herself to be carried away, with her child, and a nurse, and her mother, over the sea.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Classic, Romance, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 8,171 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 205 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is well-known for his contributions to literary fiction, this novel showcases the author's rich prose and exploration of human emotion and relationships
- Classic — Written by D.H. Lawrence - a renowned author of the 20th century, it is considered a classic work of literature
- Romance — The novel explores the love affair between the two main characters, making it relevant to the genre of romance
- Psychological Fiction — Lawrence's work often explores the psychological dynamics between characters, making this genre relevant
Tags
nature · light · life · existence · spirituality · human experience · emotion · transcendence · beauty · philosophy · introspection · connection