The Inheritance by D.H. Lawrence
The Inheritance is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1915. It tells the story of the Morel family, a working-class family living in the English Midlands. The novel follows the lives of William and Gertrude Morel, their children, and their extended family. The novel begins with William and Gertrude's marriage and follows their struggles to make ends meet. William works in a coal mine, and Gertrude works as a seamstress. They have four children: William, Annie, Paul, and Miriam. The novel follows the children as they grow up and experience the joys and sorrows of life. William and Gertrude's marriage is strained by their financial struggles, and the children must learn to cope with their parents' arguments. The novel also follows the children as they come of age and experience love, heartbreak, and tragedy. Paul, the youngest son, is a talented artist, and his work is a source of pride for the family. The novel culminates with the death of William and Gertrude, and the children must come to terms with their parents' passing. The novel is a powerful exploration of family, love, and loss.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Drama · 158 words
First lines
SINCE you did depart
Out of my reach, my darling,
Into the hidden,
I see each shadow start
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The Inheritance 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: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 158 words
- Structure: 1 section, 36 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Realistic Fiction — The Inheritance by D.H. Lawrence is a realistic fiction novel that follows the lives of two families in England and their struggles with class and gender roles.
- Romance — The Inheritance by D.H. Lawrence contains a romantic subplot between two of the main characters, which adds to the overall plot of the novel.
- Drama — The Inheritance by D.H. Lawrence is a dramatic novel that follows the lives of two families and their struggles with class and gender roles.
- Historical Fiction — The Inheritance by D.H. Lawrence is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two families in England, making it a historical fiction novel.
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inheritance · family · relationships · wealth · class · identity · conflict · betrayal · love · loss · society · tradition