Two Wives by D.H. Lawrence (1918)

Name: Two Wives
Author: D.H. Lawrence

Two Wives is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1912. It tells the story of two women, both married to the same man, and their struggle to find a way to live together in harmony. The novel follows the lives of two women, Edith and Clara, who are both married to the same man, John. Edith is a traditional woman who is content with her life and her marriage, while Clara is a modern woman who is dissatisfied with her marriage and seeks more freedom and independence. The two women must learn to live together in the same house, and their relationship is strained by their different views on life. As the novel progresses, they must learn to accept each other and find a way to live together in peace. The novel explores themes of marriage, gender roles, and the changing roles of women in society. It is a powerful and thought-provoking story that will leave readers with much to ponder.

By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Drama · 5 chapters · 864 words

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INTO the shadow-white chamber silts the white Flux of another dawn. The wind that all night Long has waited restless, suddenly wafts A whirl like snow from the plum-trees and the pear, Till petals heaped between the window-shafts In a drift die there.

A nurse in white, at the dawning, flower-foamed pane Draws down the blinds, whose shadows scarcely stain The white rugs on the floor, nor the silent bed That rides the room like a frozen berg, its crest Finally ridged with the austere line of the dead Stretched out at rest.

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Work type: Short story
Author: D.H. Lawrence
Date: 1918 CE
Language: English
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance, Drama, Literary Fiction
Length: 864 words
Structure: 5 chapters, 15 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Realistic Fiction — The book follows the lives of two women, exploring the complexities of their relationships and the social conventions of the time.
Romance — The book focuses on the relationships between the two women and the men in their lives, exploring the themes of love and desire.
Drama — The book follows the lives of two women and the struggles they face, creating a dramatic narrative.
Literary Fiction — The book is written by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned author of literary fiction, and explores complex themes and ideas.