The Mosquito (Creatures)
THE MOSQUITO (CREATURES) by D.H. Lawrence: A short story about a man who becomes obsessed with a mosquito that he believes is a symbol of his own desires and fears. The story explores themes of obsession, desire, and the human psyche.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1925 · Genre: Natural history, Non-fiction, Educational · 671 words
First lines
When did you start your tricks Monsieur?
What do you stand on such high legs for? Why this length of shredded shank You exaltation?
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The Mosquito (Creatures) is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1925 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1925 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Natural history, Non-fiction, Educational, Scientific Literature
- Length: 671 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Natural history — As the title suggests, the book delves into the creature of mosquitos, thus placing it into the natural history category where explorations of flora and fauna are prevalent.
- Non-fiction — The book is based on facts and real-world phenomena related to mosquitoes, which classes it under the non-fiction genre.
- Educational — The book extensively details about a specific subject of study(i.e., mosquitoes), characterizing it as an educational read.
- Scientific Literature — Dealing with zoological aspects of mosquitoes, the book can also be categorized under scientific literature.
Tags
insect · nature · creatures · entomology · symbolism · literature · short story · human experience · environment · life cycle · pest · metaphor