Love in the Haystack: Selected Novels and Novels by Lawrence

I read the article "The Fragrance of Chrysanthemums". Chrysanthemum is a favorite decoration of women and is a metaphor, symbolizing the prosperity and decline of life. However, the novel is not bound by the metaphor and is very open. The husband who likes to go out for a long time does not come home for a long time at night. The pregnant wife and a pair of children are waiting at home. The wife puts the children to sleep and goes out to inquire about it. She gets the bad news. The husband's old mother also comes after hearing the news. The body of the husband who was involved in a mining accident is sent back. The plot of the novel is not complicated, and the highlight lies in the dialogue and psychological description. The dialogue also partly reflects the psychological activities, and the psychological description is particularly delicate. The author should be familiar with the process of the couple's life, and also understand the mother's psychological state towards her son. A novel written in a very full state.

Overall, it's pretty good. It feels like the two women living on this farm are very ordinary and happy. The arrival of the young man breaks this peace, but the young man is also pursuing what he wants.

This book has great depth, and Lawrence's portrayal of human nature and emotions is nuanced. Just like "Love in the Haystack", it reminds me of my own emotional experiences. The subtle emotional changes and inner struggles are really resonant. Moreover, the criticism of industrial civilization in the book is also very profound, which made me think more about society. All in all, this is a book worth reading and I recommend it to you!

The plot of the story is average, but I have to say that the psychological description of the characters is extremely accomplished, especially in "The Fox".

Simple and well written