The Little Town at Evening
THE LITTLE TOWN AT EVENING by D.H. Lawrence: A poetic exploration of the town's transformation at dusk, as the sun sets and the townspeople go about their evening routines. The poem delves into themes of time, change, and the cyclical nature of life.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1915 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction · 155 words
First lines
THE chime of the bells, and the church clock striking eight Solemnly and distinctly cries down the babel of children still playing in the hay. The church draws nearer upon us, gentle and great In shadow, covering us up with her grey.
Like drowsy children the houses fall asleep Under the fleece of shadow, as in between Tall and dark the church moves, anxious to keep Their sleeping, cover them soft unseen.
Hardly a murmur comes from the sleeping brood, I wish the church had covered me up with the rest In the home-place. Why is it she should exclude Me so distinctly from sleeping with those I love best?
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The Little Town at Evening is listed on Textopian as a poem by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1915 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, Romantic, Literary Fiction
- Length: 155 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is widely known for his fictional works.
- Drama — Given Lawrence's propensity for dramatic plots and nuanced characterization, the book might engage elements of drama.
- Historical Fiction — Lawrence's work often delves into the historical context of his settings, which could classify this book as Historical Fiction.
- Romantic — The author's works commonly explore romantic and intimate relationships, which may also be a theme in this book.
Tags
small town · evening · community · relationships · nature · isolation · human experience · introspection · rural life · nostalgia · social dynamics · emotional depth