Under The Oak by D.H. Lawrence
Under the Oak is a collection of short stories by D.H. Lawrence, first published in 1921. The stories are set in the English countryside and explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition. The collection includes stories such as "The White Stocking," which follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery as she moves away from her family and into a new life; "The Blind Man," which tells the story of a blind man's struggle to find his place in the world; and "The Horse Dealer's Daughter," which follows a young woman's journey of self-discovery as she attempts to find her place in a world that doesn't understand her. The stories in Under the Oak are filled with vivid imagery and explore the complexities of human relationships. Lawrence's writing is both lyrical and powerful, and his stories are sure to leave readers with a sense of awe and wonder.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1918 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama · 188 words
First lines
You, if you were sensible, When I tell you the stars flash signals, each one dreadful, You would not turn and answer me "The night is wonderful."
Even you, if you knew How this darkness soaks me through and through, and infuses Unholy fear in my vapour, you would pause to distinguish What hurts, from what amuses.
For I tell you Beneath this powerful tree, my whole soul's fluid Oozes away from me as a sacrifice steam At the knife of a Druid.
Again I tell you, I bleed, I am bound with withies, My life runs out. I tell you my blood runs out on the floor of this oak, Gout upon gout.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 188 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — Under The Oak is a novel by D.H. Lawrence, a renowned literary author, and is known for its complex characters and themes.
- Romance — The novel follows the story of two lovers, and explores the themes of love and relationships.
- Drama — The novel is full of dramatic moments and intense emotions, as the characters struggle with their relationships and inner conflicts.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the early 20th century, and explores the social and political issues of the time.
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nature · relationships · identity · self-discovery · rural life · family dynamics · human emotions · conflict · growth · symbolism · D.H. Lawrence · literary fiction