The White Peacock by D.H. Lawrence

Name: The White Peacock
Author: D.H. Lawrence

The White Peacock is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, published in 1911. The story follows the life of a young woman named Amy, who is struggling to come to terms with her own desires and identity. Set in the English countryside, the novel explores themes of sexuality, class, and gender roles. Amy's journey towards self-discovery is complicated by her relationships with the men in her life, including her husband and a young artist who represents a potential escape from her mundane existence. Through Amy's experiences, Lawrence critiques the societal norms of his time and challenges the traditional gender roles of women.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1911 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Coming of Age · 26 chapters · 154,491 words

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I stood watching the shadowy fish slide through the gloom of the mill-pond. They were grey, descendants of the silvery things that had darted away from the monks, in the young days when the valley was lusty. The whole place was gathered in the musing of old age. The thick-piled trees on the far shore were too dark and sober to dally with the sun; the weeds stood crowded and motionless. Not even a little wind flickered the willows of the islets. The water lay softly, intensely still. Only the thin stream falling through the mill-race murmured to itself of the tumult of life which had once quickened the valley.

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Work type: Novel
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1911 CE
Language: English
Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Coming of Age, Psychological Fiction
Length: 154,491 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 4,282 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Literary Fiction — The White Peacock is considered a literary novel due to its focus on style, psychological depth, and character development.
Romance — The book contains a strong element of romantic relationships and unrequited love, aligning it with the Romance genre.
Coming of Age — The story follows the protagonist's journey from adolescence to adulthood, making it a coming of age novel.
Psychological Fiction — The author's deep exploration of characters' psyche and motivations classifies it under Psychological Fiction genre.