Tortoises by D.H. Lawrence (1921)
Tortoises is a work about the life of tortoises, from their evolution to their behavior in the wild. It covers the different species of tortoises, their habitats, and their behavior. It also looks at the threats they face from humans, such as habitat destruction and illegal pet trade. The book also looks at the efforts being made to protect tortoises, such as captive breeding programs and conservation efforts. Finally, the book looks at the importance of tortoises in the wild, and how they can be used to help restore damaged ecosystems.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1921 · Genre: Fiction, Animal Fiction, Children's Literature · 6 chapters · 3,739 words
First lines
You know what it is to be born alone, / Baby tortoise! / The first day to heave your feet little by little / from the shell, / Not yet awake, / And remain lapsed on earth, / Not quite alive.
A tiny, fragile, half-animate bean.
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Tortoises is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1921 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Animal Fiction, Children's Literature, Adventure
- Length: 3,739 words
- Structure: 6 chapters, 123 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is written by David Hebert Lawrence.
- Animal Fiction — The title of the book suggests that it is about tortoises, so it is likely to be a work of animal fiction.
- Children's Literature — The book may be intended for a younger audience, as it is about tortoises.
- Adventure — The book may contain an adventure element, as it is about tortoises and their lives.
Tags
English poetry · baby · beneath · bird · calling · cross · dark · doomed · drags · driven · earth · eternal