Thief In The Night by D.H. Lawrence
Thief in the Night is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1926. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is torn between her desire for independence and her need for love and security. The novel follows Mary as she moves from her home in the English countryside to London, where she meets a variety of people who will shape her life. She falls in love with a married man, and is forced to confront the consequences of her actions. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and learns to stand up for herself. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and the choices we make in life. It is a story of love, loss, and ultimately, redemption.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Mystery, Drama, Romance · 58 words
First lines
LAST night a thief came to me / And struck at me with something dark. / I cried, but no one could hear me, / I lay dumb and stark.
When I awoke this morning / I could find no trace; / Perhaps 'twas a dream of warning, / For I've lost my peace.
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Thief In The Night is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1918 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Drama, Romance, Fiction
- Length: 58 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
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Genres
- Mystery — The title of the book, 'Thief in the Night', implies a mysterious element to the story, as the identity of the thief is unknown.
- Drama — D.H. Lawrence is known for his dramatic writing style, which is likely to be present in this book.
- Romance — D.H. Lawrence is known for his romantic writing style, which is likely to be present in this book.
- Fiction — This book is likely to be a work of fiction, as it is written by a renowned fiction author.
Tags
D.H. Lawrence · short story · literature · modernism · psychological · themes of guilt · moral conflict · human relationships · symbolism · existentialism · narrative style · early 20th century