The Plumed Serpent by D. H. Lawrence

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Author Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert), 1885-1930
Title The Plumed Serpent
Original Publication London: William Heinemann, 1926, reprint 1948.
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Summary "The Plumed Serpent" by D. H. Lawrence is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of cultural identity and existential dread through the experiences of the main characters, Kate and Owen, as English expatriates navigating life in Mexico. Their journey leads them to confront the tumultuous nature of love, the human condition, and the brutality of local customs, particularly in the backdrop of bullfighting. At the start of the narrative, we find Kate and Owen attending what is advertised as an exhilarating bullfight in Mexico City. However, the lively atmosphere quickly devolves into a grim spectacle as the couple is horrified by the violence and bloodshed witnessed during the event. While Owen is more captivated by the thrill of the fight, Kate grapples with revulsion and disillusionment, feeling trapped within the sadism of the show and the surrounding crowd. The chapter lays a heavy emphasis on their conflicting reactions and sets the stage for Kate's internal struggle with the oppressive reality of her environment, foreshadowing deeper themes of societal brutality and individual anguish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Widows -- Fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Mexico -- Fiction
Subject Revolutions -- Fiction
Subject Irish -- Mexico -- Fiction
Subject Cults -- Mexico -- Fiction
Subject Serpent worship -- Fiction
Subject Quetzalcoatl (Aztec deity) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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