The Captain's Doll by D.H. Lawrence

Name: The Captain's Doll
Author: D.H. Lawrence

The Captain's Doll is a short story by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1923. It tells the story of a young Englishwoman, Mary, who is sent to stay with her aunt and uncle in a small German town. While there, she meets a mysterious captain who is staying in the same house. The captain is a strange and mysterious figure, and Mary is drawn to him. The captain has a doll that he keeps in his room, and Mary is fascinated by it. She begins to visit the captain's room to look at the doll, and soon finds herself drawn into a strange and dangerous relationship with the captain. As their relationship progresses, Mary discovers the dark secrets of the captain's past, and the truth behind the doll. The Captain's Doll is a powerful and haunting story of love, loss, and the power of secrets. It is a classic of modern literature, and a must-read for fans of D.H. Lawrence.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1923 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Fantasy · 19 chapters · 32,706 words

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'Hannele!'

'Ja--a.'

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Work type: Novel
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1923 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Fantasy, Adventure
Length: 32,706 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 1,305 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Literary Fiction — The Captain's Doll is a short story by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned author of literary fiction. The story follows a captain's journey to find a doll for his daughter, and explores themes of love, loss, and the power of memory.
Romance — The Captain's Doll is a story of love and loss, as the captain searches for a doll to replace the one his daughter lost. The story explores the power of love and the lengths one will go to for the people they care about.
Fantasy — The Captain's Doll contains elements of fantasy, as the captain embarks on a journey to find a doll for his daughter. The story is set in a fantastical world, and the captain's journey is filled with magical and mysterious encounters.
Adventure — The Captain's Doll is an adventure story, as the captain embarks on a journey to find a doll for his daughter. The story follows the captain as he encounters various obstacles and challenges on his quest.