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LoC No.: 46040978
Title: Sun
Original Publication: United Kingdom: E. Archer,1926.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Sun" by D. H. Lawrence is a novella written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of personal transformation, motherhood, and the significance of the natural world, particularly the sun as a symbol of life and renewal. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the novella examines the protagonist’s journey towards self-discovery amidst the tension of her marital relationship and societal expectations. In "Sun," the story revolves around Juliet, a woman grappling with her sense of identity and motherhood after the birth of her son. Initially overwhelmed by responsibility and detached from her own desires, Juliet retreats to a sunny Mediterranean locale where she seeks healing under the sun's warmth. As she embraces her natural surroundings and sheds her inhibitions, she experiences profound changes, both physically and emotionally. The sun acts as a catalyst for her transformation, rekindling her spirit and allowing her to break free from the confines of her troubled marriage. Alongside her son, she discovers a sense of liberation in nudity and connection to nature, ultimately confronting the complexities of her feelings towards her husband and the allure of another man in her life, a local peasant. Through richly descriptive passages, Lawrence delves into Juliet's awakening, portraying her struggle between societal norms and her innate desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
EBook No.: 67915
Published: Apr 24, 2022
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Sicily (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Sun-baths -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 46040978
Title: Sun
Original Publication: United Kingdom: E. Archer,1926.
Credits: Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library.)
Summary: "Sun" by D. H. Lawrence is a novella written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of personal transformation, motherhood, and the significance of the natural world, particularly the sun as a symbol of life and renewal. Through vivid imagery and emotional depth, the novella examines the protagonist’s journey towards self-discovery amidst the tension of her marital relationship and societal expectations. In "Sun," the story revolves around Juliet, a woman grappling with her sense of identity and motherhood after the birth of her son. Initially overwhelmed by responsibility and detached from her own desires, Juliet retreats to a sunny Mediterranean locale where she seeks healing under the sun's warmth. As she embraces her natural surroundings and sheds her inhibitions, she experiences profound changes, both physically and emotionally. The sun acts as a catalyst for her transformation, rekindling her spirit and allowing her to break free from the confines of her troubled marriage. Alongside her son, she discovers a sense of liberation in nudity and connection to nature, ultimately confronting the complexities of her feelings towards her husband and the allure of another man in her life, a local peasant. Through richly descriptive passages, Lawrence delves into Juliet's awakening, portraying her struggle between societal norms and her innate desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
EBook No.: 67915
Published: Apr 24, 2022
Downloads: 215
Language: English
Subject: Sicily (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Sun-baths -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.