Scent of Irises. (D. H. Lawrence)
The novel explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for individuality amidst societal expectations. It revolves around a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and her attempts to break free from the constraints of her environment. Through its narrative, the book examines themes of love, freedom, and the tension between personal desires and external pressures. The story is characterized by a lyrical prose style that mirrors the protagonist's emotional state, creating a sense of intimacy and immediacy with the reader.
By D.H. Lawrence · First published 1926 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Symbolism · 455 words
First lines
A faint, sickening scent of irises / Persists all morning. Here in a jar on the table / A fine proud spike of purple irises / Rising above the class-room litter, makes me unable / To see the class's lifted and bended faces / Save in a broken pattern, amid purple and gold and sable.
I can smell the gorgeous bog-end, in its breathless / Dazzle of may-blobs, when the marigold glare overcast / You with fire on your brow and your cheeks and your chin as you dipped / Your face in your marigold bunch, to touch and contrast / Your own dark mouth with the bridal faint lady-smocks / Dissolved in the golden sorcery you should not outlast.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: D.H. Lawrence
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Symbolism, Modernist, Nature
- Length: 455 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse form, utilizing poetic devices such as imagery, metaphor, and rhythm.
- Romantic — Themes of love, memory, and emotional connection are central to the text.
- Symbolism — The use of flowers and natural imagery serves as symbols for deeper emotional and existential themes.
- Modernist — The work reflects modernist tendencies through its introspective nature and exploration of complex emotions.
Tags
Literary Fiction · Psychological Insight · Coming-of-Age · Romance · Family Drama · Social Commentary · Philosophical Themes · Existential Crisis · Inner Turmoil · Self-Discovery · Love Story · Relationships