Love Poems and Others by D. H. Lawrence, Mint Editions - 9781513270524

D. H. Lawrence

Love Poems and Others by D. H Lawrence features thirtytwo poems of various lengths. With themes of love, marriage, gender, sexuality and emotional health, Lawrences work is both relatable and revolutionary. Separated into three sections, Love Poems and Others addresses an eclectic variety of human struggles. The first section, Love Poems explores how gender changes the expectations of love and sex. Through the portrayal of the search for love, this section examines the almost violent human need for connection, pondering how society both enables and prevents this instinctual need. The next section, Dialect reproduces and preserves the language and concerns of the people in Nottinghamshire, England, a county in the East Midlands in which D. H Lawrence spent most of his youth. Through the honest depiction of this region, modernday readers are afforded the privileged understanding of this historic area as Lawrence portrays the intricacies of the people who once lived there. The final section of Love Poems and Others is titled Schoolmaster. Following the narrative of a schoolmaster, this section explores themes of masculinity and youth. Each of the thirtytwo poems featured in Love Poems and Others is crafted with masterful rhythm, vivid imagery, and tender sentiment. Through the use of accessible language and relatable themes, Lawrence explores the taboo and unspoken in his poetry, provoking strong reactions. Including provocative perspectives, honest depictions, and... | D. H. Lawrence Love Poems & Others Paperback Book