Virgin Youth by D.H. Lawrence (1916)
D.H. Lawrence's novel Virgin Youth is set in the early twentieth century in a small English village. It follows the story of a young woman, Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is a virgin, and her family and society expect her to remain so until she is married. But Mary is determined to explore her own sexuality and find her own path in life. The novel follows Mary as she navigates the expectations of her family and society, and her own desires. She meets a variety of people, including a young man, John, who she falls in love with. But John is not the only one who is interested in Mary, and she must decide who she wants to be with. The novel explores themes of sexuality, identity, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. It is a powerful and moving story of a young woman's journey to find her own place in the world.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1916 · Genre: Realism, Romance, Fiction · 134 words
First lines
Now and again
All my body springs alive,
And the life that is polarised in my eyes,
That quivers between my eyes and mouth,
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Genres
- Realism — D.H. Lawrence's writing style is often considered to be realistic, as he often focuses on the everyday lives of his characters and the struggles they face.
- Romance — The title of the book, 'Virgin Youth', implies a romantic story, as it suggests a young person's journey of discovering love and relationships.
- Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author and not based on real events.
- Literary Fiction — D.H. Lawrence is a renowned literary author, and his works are often considered to be literary fiction due to their focus on themes and symbolism.
Tags
Modernism · alive · awake · beautiful · body · breasts · clamorous · clasp · desire · docile · ebbs · eyes
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Virgin Youth is listed on Textopian as a short story by D.H. Lawrence, dated 1916 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Realism, Romance, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 134 words
- Structure: 1 section, 22 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Confusing
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