The Wild Common by D.H. Lawrence
The novel follows the story of two young men, John and Paul, who are both from the same small town in England. John is a dreamer, while Paul is a practical man. They both have a strong bond, but their lives take different paths. John moves to London to pursue his dreams of becoming a writer, while Paul stays in the small town and takes over his father's business. Despite their different paths, they remain close friends. The novel follows their lives as they both experience love, loss, and the struggles of adulthood. John's journey takes him to Paris, where he meets a woman who changes his life. Paul's journey takes him to the brink of despair, as he struggles to keep his business afloat. The novel is a powerful exploration of friendship, love, and the human condition. It is a timeless classic that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Modernist Literature, Romance, Realism · 310 words
First lines
THE quick sparks on the gorse bushes are leaping,
Little jets of sunlight-texture imitating flame;
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The Wild Common 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: Modernist Literature, Romance, Realism, Fiction
- Length: 310 words
- Structure: 1 section, 49 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Modernist Literature — The Wild Common is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, a prominent modernist writer, and is characterized by its exploration of themes such as alienation, identity, and the individual's place in society.
- Romance — The Wild Common is a love story between two characters, and explores themes of love, passion, and relationships.
- Realism — The Wild Common is a realistic novel, with characters and settings that are based on real life and everyday experiences.
- Fiction — The Wild Common is a work of fiction, with characters and events that are not based on real life.
Tags
nature · wildlife · human experience · rural life · industrialization · spirituality · freedom · connection to land · individualism · community · conflict · self-discovery