The Blue Symphony (John Gould Fletcher)
The Blue Symphony by John Gould Fletcher is a novel written by D.H. Lawrence in 1920. The story follows the life of a young man named John Gould Fletcher, who is struggling to find his place in the world after the death of his father. Throughout the novel, Fletcher grapples with themes of identity, morality, and spirituality as he navigates his relationships with various characters, including his mother, his girlfriend, and a mysterious woman named Mrs. Warrington. The novel is known for its vivid imagery and poetic language, which reflects Lawrence's interest in the symbolism of color and light. The title of the novel, "The Blue Symphony," refers to the idea that life is a kind of musical composition, with each person playing their own unique role in the grand symphony of existence. Overall, The Blue Symphony is a thought-provoking and deeply personal novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning and purpose in life.
By John Gould Fletcher · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Modernism, Imagism · 749 words
First lines
The darkness rolls upward.
The thick darkness carries with it Rain and a ravel of cloud.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: John Gould Fletcher
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Modernism, Imagism, Literary Fiction
- Length: 749 words
- Structure: 1 section, 44 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — John Gould Fletcher is known primarily as a poet and D.H. Lawrence, recognized for his poetry contributions, has curated this collection
- Modernism — Both Fletchers and Lawrences's works reflect themes common in modernist literature, such as disillusionment, fragmented narrative, and the rejection of traditional literary forms
- Imagism — Fletcher was a notable contributor to the Imagist movement, which focused on precise, clear, and sharp language. Lawrence was also associated with this literary movement
- Literary Fiction — Both writers' works are often categorized as literary fiction due to their focus on styling, psychological depth, and introspective characters
Tags
poetry · modernism · nature · emotion · symbolism · impressionism · art · music · spirituality · existentialism · beauty · transcendence