After Two Years by Richard Aldington
Two Years After is a novel by Richard Aldington, first published in 1929. It tells the story of two young lovers, John and Mary, who are separated by the First World War. John is a soldier in the British Army, while Mary is a nurse in a French hospital. The novel follows the couple as they struggle to stay in touch with each other during the war, and as they try to reunite after the war is over. The novel is set in the years 1917-1919, and it follows the couple as they experience the horrors of war, the joys of reunion, and the difficulties of adjusting to life after the war. The novel is a powerful exploration of the effects of war on the human spirit, and it is a testament to the strength of love in the face of adversity. It is a story of hope, courage, and resilience, and it is a reminder of the power of love to overcome even the most difficult of circumstances.
By Richard Aldington · First published 1916 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 103 words
First lines
She is all so slight And tender and white As a May morning. She walks without hood At dusk. It is good To hear her sing.
It is God's will That I shall love her still As He loves Mary. And night and day I will go forth to pray That she love me.
She is as gold Lovely, and far more cold. Do thou pray with me, For if I win grace To kiss twice her face God has done well to me.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Richard Aldington
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 103 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The book follows the story of two lovers who are separated for two years and the struggles they face in reuniting.
- Drama — The book follows the characters as they face difficult decisions and emotions as they attempt to reunite.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the characters as they navigate the changing social and political landscape.
- Literary Fiction — The book is written in a literary style, with complex characters and themes that explore the human condition.
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20th century · American poetry · English poetry · Imagist poetry · dusk · god · god's · hear · kiss · love · lovely · loves