Twenty Years Ago by D.H. Lawrence
Twenty Years Ago is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1929. It tells the story of a young man, John, who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his love for his family and his desire to make something of himself. He is also struggling with his own inner demons, as he is haunted by memories of his father's death. John's journey takes him from his home in England to the United States, where he meets a variety of people and experiences a range of emotions. He eventually finds himself in a small town in the Midwest, where he meets a woman who helps him to find his true self. The novel is a powerful exploration of identity, family, and the search for meaning in life. It is a timeless classic that has been praised for its insight into the human condition.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 109 words
First lines
ROUND the house were lilacs and strawberries / And foal-foots spangling the paths, / And far away on the sand-hills, dewberries / Caught dust from the sea's long swaths.
Up the wolds the woods were walking, / And nuts fell out of their hair. / At the gate the nets hung, balking / The star-lit rush of a hare.
In the autumn fields, the stubble / Tinkled the music of gleaning. / At a mother's knees, the trouble / Lost all its meaning.
Yea, what good beginnings / To this sad end! / Have we had our innings? / God forfend!
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Twenty Years Ago 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: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
- Length: 109 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary fiction author, and is likely to contain themes of human relationships, emotions, and psychological insight.
- Historical Fiction — The title of the book implies that it is set in the past, likely 20 years ago, and thus is likely to contain elements of historical fiction.
- Romance — D.H. Lawrence is known for writing stories with romantic elements, and this book may contain such elements as well.
Tags
nostalgia · memory · relationships · identity · time · change · regret · self-discovery · human experience · introspection · past · emotional depth