The Best of School by D.H. Lawrence
THE BEST OF SCHOOL, by D.H. Lawrence: The novel follows the lives of a group of students at a boarding school in England during World War I. The story explores themes of love, friendship, and the struggle for individuality in a restrictive environment. The characters must navigate their own desires and values while also dealing with the broader social and political changes happening around them.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1935 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age · 800 words
First lines
The blinds are drawn because of the sun, / And the boys and the room in a colourless gloom / Of under-water float: bright ripples run / Across the walls as the blinds are blown / To let the sunlight in; and I, / As I sit on the beach of the class alone, / Watch the boys in their summer blouses, / As they write, their round heads busily bowed: / And one after another rouses / And lifts his face and looks at me, / And my eyes meet his very quietly, / Then he turns again to his work, with glee.
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The Best of School is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1935 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1935 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Philosophical, Drama
- Length: 800 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs lyrical language, rhythm, and imagery typical of poetry, focusing on emotional and sensory experiences.
- Literary Fiction — The narrative explores complex themes of teaching, connection, and the human experience, characteristic of literary fiction.
- Coming-of-Age — The text reflects on growth, learning, and the relationships between teacher and students, central to coming-of-age narratives.
- Philosophical — The work delves into existential themes and the nature of life, reflecting a philosophical inquiry into human connections.
Tags
education · youth · learning · growth · friendship · adventure · self-discovery · imagination · identity · experience · community · challenges