The Hands Of The Betrothed
The novel follows the story of two young lovers, John and Mary, who are betrothed to each other in a small English village. Despite their love for each other, their families are opposed to the union, and the couple must face a number of obstacles in order to be together. John and Mary must confront their families’ disapproval, as well as the social conventions of the time, which dictate that a woman must obey her father’s wishes. They must also contend with the interference of a mysterious stranger, who seems to be manipulating events in order to keep them apart. The novel is a powerful exploration of the power of love, and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a timeless story of two people who are determined to be together, no matter what the cost.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction · 371 words
First lines
HER tawny eyes are onyx of thoughtlessness,
Hardened they are like gems in ancient modesty;
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The Hands Of The Betrothed 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, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Drama
- Length: 371 words
- Structure: 1 section, 54 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Romance — The Hands of the Betrothed is a romantic novel by D.H. Lawrence, focusing on the love story between two characters, and exploring themes of love, passion, and relationships.
- Fiction — The Hands of the Betrothed is a work of fiction, as it is a novel written by D.H. Lawrence.
- Literary Fiction — The Hands of the Betrothed is a work of literary fiction, as it is a novel written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned author known for his literary works.
- Drama — The Hands of the Betrothed is a dramatic novel, as it explores themes of love, passion, and relationships, and is written in a style that evokes emotion and tension.
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love · marriage · relationships · betrayal · society · gender roles · passion · conflict · identity · desire · family · tradition