The Appeal by D.H. Lawrence (1928)
The Appeal by D.H. Lawrence: A young woman named Laura is torn between her desire for independence and her love for a man who represents the traditional values she rejects. The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly changing world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1928 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction · 96 words
First lines
You, Helen, who see the stars As mistletoe berries burning in a black tree, You surely, seeing I am a bowl of kisses, Should put your mouth to mine and drink of me.
Helen, you let my kisses steam Wasteful into the night's black nostrils; drink Me up I pray; oh you who are Night's Bacchante, How can you from my bowl of kisses shrink!
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The Appeal is listed on Textopian as a poem by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Modernism
- Length: 96 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Based on Lawrence's frequent use of historical settings and characters, the story displays elements of the historical fiction genre.
- Romance — Lawrence's work often centers on passionate relationships, fitting the romance genre.
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence's profound exploration of human-conditions and society reflects elements of literary fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — The focus on characters' interior lives, their psyche and emotions, aligns with the psychological fiction genre.
Tags
human relationships · desire · conflict · society · morality · love · betrayal · psychological drama · family dynamics · class struggle · identity · feminism