The Fight for Barbara by D.H. Lawrence
Barbara is a young woman living in a small English village in the early 1900s. She is in love with a local farmer, but her father has arranged a marriage for her with a wealthy man from London. Barbara is determined to fight for her right to choose her own destiny, and she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and rebellion. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her to understand the power of love and the importance of standing up for what she believes in. In the end, Barbara must make a difficult decision between her heart and her family’s expectations.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1912 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Realism · 5 chapters · 14,602 words
First lines
[CHARACTERS: FRANCESCA; WESSON; BARBARA; DR FREDERICK TRESSIDER; LADY CHARLCOTE.]
[Scene: A Villa in Italy]
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a romantic struggle, and the author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Drama — The title of the book implies a dramatic struggle, and the author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing dramatic fiction.
- Realism — The author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing realistic fiction.
- Modernism — The author, D.H. Lawrence, is known for writing modernist fiction.
Tags
Modernism · arms · barbara · bit · charlcote · door · feel · francesca · frederick · frightened · giacomo · hate
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The Fight for Barbara is listed on Textopian as a play by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1912 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1912 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Realism, Modernism
- Length: 14,602 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 1,080 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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