The Prussian Officer and Other Stories
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ISBN10: 1432613723
ISBN13: 9781432613723
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 19 2004
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781432613723
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 19 2004
Pages: 316
Weight: 1.40
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by the renowned English author, D. H. Lawrence. The book contains several stories that explore the themes of love, passion, and power. The title story, The Prussian Officer, is a powerful and disturbing tale that examines the relationship between a young soldier and his brutal commanding officer. The other stories in the collection include The Thorn in the Flesh, Daughters of the Vicar, The Shades of Spring, and Second Best. Each of these stories is a masterful exploration of the human psyche and the complexities of human relationships. Lawrence's writing style is both poetic and evocative, and his characters are vividly drawn and deeply human. The Prussian Officer and Other Stories is a must-read for fans of Lawrence's work and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of the human experience.1914. Controversial English novelist, short-story writer, poet and essayist, Lawrence is known for his frequently misunderstood, but basically idealistic theories about sexual relations and for his interest in primitive religions and nature mysticism. Lawrence regarded sex, the primitive subconscious, and nature as cures for what he considered modern man's maladjustment to industrial society. His philosophy, life history and prejudices are inextricably entwined in his writings. Contents: The Prussian Officer; The Thorn in the Flesh; Daughters of the Vicar; A Fragment of Stained Glass; The Shades of Spring; Second Best; The Shadow in the Rose Garden; Goose Fair; The White Stocking; A Sick Collier; The Christening; and Odor of Chrysanthemums. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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