Fanny and Annie

I had to read it for college. English is not my first language and I literally could not understand this short story and it frustrated me. I read it like eight times. I particularly don’t like the plot a lot or the ending, but the characters are ok and I really like the way the narrator...well, narr......more

“Fanny era una domestica, trentenne, tornata per sposare il suo primo amore, un operaio di fonderia: lo aveva tenuto in sospeso per una dozzina d’anni. Perchè era tornata? Ne era innamorata? No. Non fingeva di esserlo.” Uno sfolgorante, anche se fin troppo breve, racconto di D.H. Lawrence apre questo......more

A perfect portrayal of women back in early 20th century when women had to settle for less due to the pressure of society. Lawrence has beautifully captured the inner conflict and complexities that one has to face while taking a decision that makes sense mentally but not emotionally!......more

Another story about a woman coming back to her first love, still thinking he is lower than her in sophistication; another girl claiming to bearing his child; the first woman still opting for him......more