The Ass (Animals) by D.H. Lawrence
The Ass (Animals) by D.H. Lawrence: A man and a woman are trapped in a small, cramped space with no escape. The man is obsessed with the woman's body and tries to touch her, but she resists. The woman is disgusted by the man's advances and feels trapped and helpless. The story ends with the couple still stuck together, unable to escape each other's presence.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1928 · Genre: Short Story, Animal Fiction, Literary Fiction · 1,025 words
First lines
The long-drawn bray of the ass In the Sicilian twilight --
_All mares are dead! _ _All mares are dead! _ _Oh-h! _ _Oh-h-h! _ _Oh-h-h-h-h -- h! ! _ _I can't bear it, I can't bear it,_ _I can't! _ _Oh, I can't! _ _Oh -- _ _There's one left! _ _There's one left! _ _One! _ _There's one. left._
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The Ass (Animals) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1928 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Short Story, Animal Fiction, Literary Fiction, Classics
- Length: 1,025 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Short Story — The book is a short narrative that focuses on a singular event and is a standalone piece by D.H. Lawrence.
- Animal Fiction — The book's main focus is on an animal (the donkey), with the narrative providing insights into its life and experiences.
- Literary Fiction — The book exhibits elements typical of D.H. Lawrence's nuanced style of writing, examining the human condition through the perspective of an animal.
- Classics — D.H. Lawrence is a prominent figure in classical English literature, and his works, including this book, are often categorized under this genre.
Tags
animals · nature · symbolism · humanity · existentialism · society · critique · allegory · philosophy · relationships · identity · freedom