The End by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
The End is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1927. It tells the story of a young couple, Paul and Miriam, who are struggling to make a life together in a small English village. Paul is a miner, and Miriam is a schoolteacher. They are deeply in love, but their relationship is strained by the pressures of poverty and the expectations of their families. The novel follows the couple as they try to make a life for themselves, and as they struggle to find a way to be together despite the obstacles in their way. Along the way, they must confront their own fears and insecurities, as well as the prejudices of their community. Ultimately, they must decide whether to stay together or to part ways. The End is a powerful and moving story of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Drama, Realism · 123 words
First lines
IF I could have put you in my heart,
If but I could have wrapped you in myself,
How glad I should have been!
And now the chart
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The End 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: Modernist Literature, Drama, Realism, Tragedy, Romance
- Length: 123 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — The End by D.H. Lawrence is a modernist work, as it explores themes of alienation, identity, and the human condition in a fragmented and non-linear narrative style.
- Drama — The End by D.H. Lawrence is a dramatic work, as it follows the story of a family struggling to come to terms with the death of their father and the implications of his passing.
- Realism — The End by D.H. Lawrence is a realistic work, as it portrays the struggles of everyday life in a realistic and relatable manner.
- Tragedy — The End by D.H. Lawrence is a tragic work, as it follows the story of a family dealing with the death of their father and the consequences of his passing.
Tags
Modernism · aloud · chart · dead · despair · glad · heal · heart · hope · intervene · journey · life