The Bride by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
The Bride is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1915. It tells the story of a young woman, Ursula Brangwen, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her traditional upbringing and her desire for independence and self-expression. Ursula is the daughter of a country parson and is raised in a strict, religious household. She is expected to conform to the expectations of her family and society, but she is determined to find her own path. She moves to the city and takes a job as a teacher, but she is still searching for something more. Ursula meets and falls in love with Anton Skrebensky, a soldier who is also searching for his place in the world. They marry, but their relationship is strained by their different backgrounds and expectations. Ursula is determined to make her own choices and to live life on her own terms, while Anton is more traditional and wants to maintain the status quo. The novel follows Ursula and Anton as they struggle to find a balance between their different desires and expectations. It is a story of love, identity, and the search for self-fulfillment.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Romance, Realism, Drama · 97 words
First lines
MY love looks like a girl to-night,
But she is old.
The plaits that lie along her pillow
Are not gold,
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The Bride 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, Realism, Drama, Fiction
- Length: 97 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The Bride is a novel by D.H. Lawrence which follows the story of a young woman, Lydia, who is torn between two men and must make a difficult decision about her future. This is a classic romantic plot, and the novel explores themes of love, passion, and relationships.
- Realism — The Bride is a realistic novel which explores the complexities of relationships and the struggles of making difficult decisions. The novel is set in a small English village and follows the lives of the characters in a realistic and believable way.
- Drama — The Bride is a dramatic novel which follows the story of a young woman who must make a difficult decision about her future. The novel is full of tension and emotion as the characters struggle with their feelings and the consequences of their decisions.
- Fiction — The Bride is a work of fiction written by D.H. Lawrence. The novel follows the story of a young woman who must make a difficult decision about her future, and explores themes of love, passion, and relationships.
Tags
love · marriage · identity · gender roles · society · conflict · desire · betrayal · family · tradition · freedom · passion